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… vaginal discharge. Bleeding between periods. Fever. Pelvic infections are usually caused by bacteria. It is important to treat pelvic infections right away to: Prevent scarring of the fallopian … more than one sex partner, are more likely to have pelvic infections. And the risk for infection is increased if you: …
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… grows, it is called a yeast skin infection. Yeast skin infections tend to happen in skin-to-skin areas. These … is the cause. A yeast skin infection is treated with an antifungal medicine. Your doctor may give you a prescription for … If the infection is severe, your doctor may prescribe antifungal pills. A yeast infection usually goes away after …
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… home treatment is usually all that is needed. More serious infections affect the entire eye area (periorbital … scratch on the cornea. If untreated, some types of eye infections can damage the eye very quickly. Infections can be more severe in people who wear contact …
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… parasite does not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this …
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… Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns On this page: … breathing rate, and trouble feeding. Newborns also may get infections of the blood (sepsis), lung (pneumonia), or … breathing rate, and trouble feeding. Newborns also may get infections of the blood (sepsis), lung (pneumonia), or …
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… Waterborne infections in British Columbia Last updated November 14, … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water …
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… Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Overview Overview What are recurrent vaginal yeast infections? For your vaginal yeast infections to be thought of as recurrent, you must have …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause … and the tubes that connect them. Most UTIs are bladder infections. UTIs in children must be treated right away. A … of your child's urine to see if it has germs that cause infections. Your doctor will also ask about your child's …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or clean cotton socks … skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or clean cotton socks …
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… Complicated Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Overview … impaired immune system . Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: … impaired immune system . Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: …
