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… Cranberry Juice and Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Overview … used cranberry juice to prevent and help cure urinary tract infections (UTIs) . There is limited proof that this is … Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults Citations …
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… Childbirth: Strep Infections During Delivery On this page: Overview Overview Group B strep infection is caused by a type of bacteria. It's a different … kind of bacteria in your body. Sometimes it may cause an infection, but most of the time it doesn't make you sick or …
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… after it starts. If your child still has fluid after an ear infection, they are more likely to get another infection. In rare cases, fluid buildup that lasts 3 months … from coming back, improve hearing, and prevent repeat ear infections. These tubes stay in place for 6 to 12 months and …
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… Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Decision … to fight the infection. More fluid collects and pushes against the eardrum, causing pain and sometimes a temporary … to fight the infection. More fluid collects and pushes against the eardrum, causing pain and sometimes a temporary …
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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it … stiffer fabric and a different shape that doesn't press against your mouth. If it feels better, wear a mask that … stiffer fabric and a different shape that doesn't press against your mouth. If it feels better, wear a mask that …
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… Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … removal can be done for severe or returning fungal nail infections . The entire nail or only part of the nail can be … the diseased part is removed. If you want to avoid future infection by preventing the nail from growing back, your …
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… Non-Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … nail removal is a painless procedure for a fungal nail infection . This technique removes only the diseased and … After the diseased and dead tissue has been removed, the infection can treated. You might apply an antifungal cream …
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… Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older women and men. Things … person may have a urinary catheter inserted, making bladder infections more likely. Problems with the bladder dropping …
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… STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings … test or some other test to screen for sexually transmitted infections. Don't have the test. This choice isn't for you …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last … effective treatment, such as disinfection or chlorination, against bacteria and viruses. However, in many cases, … found in the water. Reverse Osmosis (RO): RO is effective against all disease-causing organisms and many chemical …