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… is used to treat a certain rare genetic problem (Gaucher disease). Imiglucerase replaces a certain natural substance … glucocerebrosidase) that is missing in people with Gaucher disease. This medication improves blood, bone, liver, and spleen problems caused by Gaucher disease. Imiglucerase does not correct the genetic problem, …
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… have regular blood tests to look for signs of trophoblastic disease . These blood tests may be done over the next 6 to … for all follow-up visits. If you do get trophoblastic disease, there's a small chance that it will turn into … with radiation treatment . If you've had trophoblastic disease, it's likely you'll be able to get pregnant later. …
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… treatment will cure the infection. It's also done when gum disease has damaged a tooth so badly that there is no other … spreading to other areas of your mouth. In the case of gum disease, removing a tooth prevents the disease from spreading and damaging nearby teeth and bones. …
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… inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more … B is a virus that infects the liver. It can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). … hepatitis B have no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. You can spread the hepatitis B virus to others even …
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… is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the … What are the symptoms of rabies in people? Symptoms of the disease include: Headache Fever Increasing difficulty in … behaviour The majority of people with rabies die of the disease. What are the symptoms of rabies in animals? Animals …
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… sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The secondary stage … After the rash goes away, and if you are not treated, the disease will progress to the latent, or hidden, stages. This … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of Ig undergoes more testing … 14 days What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a preventable disease that affects the liver. Symptoms may include … take longer to recover or have a more serious course of the disease. What is measles? Measles, also known as red …
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… is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a … pregnant. If you are not immune (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, … exposed to someone with rubella and you have not had the disease or 1 dose of a rubella vaccine, you should get …
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… are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child … people will get cervical cancer and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the … 135 people will get anal cancer and 20 will die from the disease 5,500 people will develop genital warts People are …
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… What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). … hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? There … for vaccines that protect against hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and influenza. How can I prevent the spread of …
