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… causes numbness, tingling, swelling, pain, and pale colour. Infection can cause pain, redness, and swelling that occur … with red streaks, heat, fever, or the drainage of pus. An infection often causes tenderness to the touch or pain with movement at the site of the infection. Check Your Symptoms Do you have a finger, hand, …
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… used in certain people to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex infection of the skin (such as on the genitals), mucous … may result in a return of the outbreak. Drink plenty of fluids while receiving this medication unless your doctor … have certain immunizations/vaccinations (such as vaccines against the varicella virus) without the consent of your …
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… Information Test Overview A herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection can cause small, painful sores that look like … a viral culture or PCR test , a clean cotton swab is rubbed against a herpes sore to collect fluid and cells to examine. … a viral culture or PCR test , a clean cotton swab is rubbed against a herpes sore to collect fluid and cells to examine. …
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… work by increasing the body's natural defense (immunity) against the virus. This vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV, only the types in the vaccine. It … especially of: immune system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, certain cancers such as leukemia/lymphoma, cancer …
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… test looks for special proteins ( antibodies ) that fight against sperm in blood, vaginal fluids, or semen. The test uses a sample of sperm and adds a … (such as a biopsy or vasectomy ) or after a prostate gland infection. The testicles normally keep the sperm away from …
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… six years old. Diarrhea Diarrhea is often caused by an infection, illness or irritation. Your baby's stools will be … be treated at home. Your baby should be taking in enough fluids and nutrients, peeing normal amounts and seeming to … in the centre of the armpit. Tuck the arm snugly against the body, then comfort and distract your baby. After …
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… The groin area needs careful cleaning to prevent rashes and infections. Rashes are most likely to form in moist areas … such as A+D Ointment, Desitin, or zinc oxide. Give more fluids to make the urine less concentrated. (Make sure the person doesn't need to limit fluids for a medical reason.) Call the person's doctor if …
Medications
… Uses This combination vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis A and B viruses. Hepatitis A … of immune globulin. Immune globulin contains antibodies against the viruses and will immediately help protect you … of immune globulin. Immune globulin contains antibodies against the viruses and will immediately help protect you …
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… specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the influenza ("flu") virus. It is also called … causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus. Vaccination is the best method for … causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus. Vaccination is the best method for …
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… such as meningitis, measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), …
