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… body tissue directly. The bacteria also cause the body's immune system to destroy its own tissue while fighting the … are known to have a higher risk of getting the disease. Injection drug use is the biggest risk factor. Other risk … include: Skin wounds (burn, trauma, surgery) A weakened immune system due to disease or medical treatment Chronic …
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… Health experts believe that inherited, environmental, and immune system factors combine to cause inflammation of the … long-lasting (chronic) inflammation in the bronchial tubes. Immune system. In some children, immune system cells release … Pediatrics , 112(2): 382–397. Abramson MJ, et al. (2010). Injection allergen immunotherapy for asthma. Cochrane …
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… infection/fever diabetes history of Guillain-Barre syndrome immune system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, … close contact with family/household members with weakened immune systems (for example, due to cancer). Children aged 2 … during pregnancy. Instead, a flu vaccine that is given by injection is recommended. Consult your health care …
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… of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or … condoms to prevent STIs.) Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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… pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical … or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical …
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… pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical … or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical …
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… of the fingers may occur. Lupus is a long-lasting autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks normal body tissues as though they … pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical …
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… fever No Possible fever Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No Diabetes or immune problem Is there any …
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… streaks or pus Does your child have diabetes, a weakened immune system , or any surgical hardware in the area? … or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, immune problems, or surgical hardware in affected area Is …
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… what causes Crohn's disease. You may get it because your immune system has an abnormal response to normal bacteria in … as long-term treatment to keep symptoms from coming back. Immune modulators. You may take these if other medicines … what causes Crohn's disease. You may get it because your immune system has an abnormal response to normal bacteria in …
