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… fluid or urine samples. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection . That means it is spread through sexual contact. … not always cause symptoms. Tests used to find a gonorrhea infection include: Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT). … samples or samples of body fluid from the area where the infection is suspected. Gonorrhea culture. This is a test to …
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… Overview Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of fluid that builds up in the belly. It causes … swelling inside the belly. It may also cause a fever. This infection most often occurs when a person has had cirrhosis … Sometimes the fluid builds up without a clear cause. This infection is serious. Even if your symptoms are mild, you …
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… older adult may be severely dehydrated (not getting enough fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough … to leave them alone, or place them in a long-term care home against the older adult’s wishes. Older adults often feel …
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… decrease production of estrogen, a hormone that protects against bone loss. So the older women get, the more likely … decrease production of estrogen, a hormone that protects against bone loss. So the older a woman gets, the more … reduce production of estrogen, a hormone that protects against bone loss. Learn more Low Bone Density Menopause and …
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… Vaccines help your child’s immune system build protection against disease. Other ingredients in vaccines help keep …
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… of the hormones estrogen and progestin. The ring protects against pregnancy for 1 month at a time. You wear one ring … of the hormones estrogen and progestin. The ring protects against pregnancy for 1 month at a time. You wear one ring …
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… or flotation devices. But be aware that they don't protect against drowning. They aren't a substitute for your … or flotation devices. But be aware that they don't protect against drowning. They aren't a substitute for your …
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… ( Chlamydia trachomatis ) are present and causing an infection. Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) are used to find chlamydia infection. These tests use a sample of body fluid from areas … you may need to have tests for other sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Health Tools Health Tools help …
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… may have been caused by abuse Are there any symptoms of infection ? Yes Symptoms of infection No Symptoms of infection Do you think the problem may be causing a fever? …
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… may have been caused by abuse Are there any symptoms of infection ? Yes Symptoms of infection No Symptoms of infection Do you think the problem may be causing a fever? …
