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Medical tests
… well your liver is working, they cannot tell if you have hepatitis C . Tests that assess liver function Your doctor … These tests can also help diagnose long-term (chronic) infection. If liver enzymes are high, a test for hepatitis C antibodies may be done to see if you have …
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… What is smallpox? Smallpox is a contagious infection caused by the variola virus. Smallpox can be deadly, so if an outbreak happens, it … smallpox immunization ended in Canada in 1972. Smallpox virus is known to exist in labs at the Centers for Disease …
Medications
… can make you more likely to get serious (sometimes fatal) infections. Get medical help right away if you develop signs … is used in pregnant women to prevent passing the HIV virus to the unborn baby. This medication is also used in … especially of: kidney problems liver problems (such as hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis) alcohol use low red/white blood …
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… system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that … Memory cells help the immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? … vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… inner cheek, uvula, or lip pierced include: Pain. Bleeding. Infection at the site of the piercing. Infections, such as hepatitis B , hepatitis C , and HIV . Speech problems. Chewing and …
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… What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of avian influenza virus. Although there are many kinds of bird flu, the most … that concern health workers are H5N1 and H7N9 bird flu viruses. These viruses are found in wild birds. Most of the …
Medical tests
… germs (such as bacteria or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of cells from the back of your throat is … Most sore throats are caused by an infection with a virus , such as a cold or influenza (flu). Throat cultures … for viral infections. That's because it's very hard to grow viruses. Why It Is Done A throat culture may be done to: …
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… Mononucleosis (mono) is a common illness caused by a virus. It can start with a sore throat and swollen glands. … feel better. What causes mono and how does it spread? The virus that usually causes mono—the Epstein-Barr virus … mono test to come back negative early in the course of the infection ( false negative ). Complete blood count. This may …
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… herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Most people never have symptoms, or the … genital area. What causes it? Genital herpes is caused by a virus—either the herpes simplex virus type 1 or the herpes simplex virus type 2. You get …
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… all pregnant women be screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. footnote 1 , footnote 2 This is because early … HIV status is unknown, there is a chance that you have the virus. If you do have HIV, your baby could also become …
