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… system problems that make it hard for the body to fight infection. Chickenpox usually isn't a serious health problem … had chickenpox, you aren't likely to get it again. But the virus stays in your body long after you get over the illness. If the virus becomes active again, it can cause a painful viral …
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… Bleeding Diverticulitis Diverticulosis Dyspepsia E. Coli Infection From Food or Water Endoscopic Treatment for … Perfringens Fructose or Sorbitol Intolerance Fulminant Hepatitis Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux … Disease (NAFLD) Non-Prescription Antacids for Heartburn Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Object Stuck in a Child's Airway …
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… have been immunized (vaccinated) against or infected by a virus or bacteria, your body forms an immunity to it. Full immunity can protect you from future infection, either for a lifetime or a limited period. … Other vaccines: If you are at risk of being exposed to hepatitis A , hepatitis B , polio , meningitis , or …
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… also may be done if you have recently been exposed to a hepatitis virus or are taking a medicine that may cause liver damage. … Aminotransferase (ALT) . Cirrhosis Hepatitis A Hepatitis A Virus Test Hepatitis B Hepatitis B …
Medications
… needs. Warning Although this medication is used to treat hepatitis C, it may rarely make another liver problem called … to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. It works by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which may help your liver recover. …
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… the polio vaccine (IPV)? The polio vaccine protects against infection from all 3 types of polio virus. The vaccine, called Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV), … other vaccines, such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For …
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… needs. Warning Although this product is used to treat hepatitis C, it may rarely cause serious liver problems. It … used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. These drugs work by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which helps your immune system fight the …
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… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses. TIg is approved by Health Canada. Is tetanus immune … donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the … is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and …
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… needs. Warning Although this product is used to treat hepatitis C, it may rarely cause serious liver problems. It … used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir work by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which helps your immune system fight the …
Medications
… and your specific health needs. Warning Severe worsening of hepatitis (rarely including death) has occurred when … as a change in the amount of urine. If you get or have HIV infection that is not being treated with medication, … of age and older. It works by slowing the growth of the virus, helping to lower the amount of virus in your body. It …
