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… children it is most commonly associated with urinary tract infections . In young, sexually active males, it is often … Problems and Injuries Safer Sex Sexually Transmitted Infections Urinary Tract Infections in Children Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers …
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… become resistant to antibiotics, they can cause serious infections, especially in people who are ill or weak. MRSA … treated with certain antibiotics such as methicillin. MRSA infections are more difficult to treat than ordinary staph infections. This is because the strains of staph known as …
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… blood cell. White blood cells are important in fighting infections. CD4+ cells are also called T-lymphocytes, … The number of CD4+ cells helps determine whether other infections ( opportunistic infections ) may occur. In people infected with HIV who are …
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… of the time, sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection. Infections that can lead to sepsis include: A skin infection … How can you prevent it? Here are some ways to help prevent infections that could lead to sepsis: Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). …
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… are gonorrhea and chlamydia, which are sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It may also be caused by other types of … each time you have PID, so it's important to prevent future infections. Use a condom each time you have sex. This can … Also avoid douching, which increases your risk for pelvic infections. Learn more Safer Sex Symptoms The most common …
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… They are part of the body's immune system that help fight infections. HIV can progress to acquired immunodeficiency … They are part of the body's immune system that help fight infections. HIV can progress to acquired immunodeficiency …
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… This is one of many kinds of enteroviruses. Enterovirus infections usually cause mild, cold-like symptoms. But an … The main treatment for most enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) infections is to relieve symptoms. There are no medicines to … This is one of many kinds of enteroviruses. Enterovirus infections usually cause mild, cold-like symptoms. But an …