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… Children who have their tonsils removed for repeated throat infections may have fewer infections for a few years after surgery. But over time, … children who do not have surgery also have fewer throat infections. Adults who have their tonsils removed after …
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… can be a symptom of both kidney stones and urinary tract infections. So it can be hard to tell which one is causing … about your urinary system health: Urine Test Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults Urinary Tract Infections in Children Stress Incontinence: Should I Have …
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… Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining …
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… type B. It can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining …
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… exposed to polio and should be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in … in adults may cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause … chickenpox include pneumonia, encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die …
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… catheter or having a cystoscopy . Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Injury, such as from riding a bicycle or … caused by bacteria, it: Often causes repeated urinary tract infections. The infection may spread to the epididymis . Can … or with a bowel movement. Recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs). Discharge from your penis or sores on …
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… and identify certain types of organisms that are causing infections or diseases. These include food-borne illness , … and identify certain types of organisms that are causing infections or diseases. These include food-borne illness , …
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… type C. It can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining …
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… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and …