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… measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the measles virus. It can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the … age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every 1,000 … When an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, the virus spreads through the air. The measles virus can survive …
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… healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza virus can cause serious illness and even death. The … inactivated influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses and is given by injection. … influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause infection. The live attenuated influenza vaccine given as a …
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… Overview The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) changes (mutates) often. Sometimes these changes make the virus resistant to a medicine or class of medicines. This … should you be tested for resistance? You may be tested for infection with a resistant virus when: You are diagnosed …
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… contagious (easily spread) illness caused by the rubella virus. It is usually a mild illness. But in rare cases, it … If you are pregnant and get infected with the rubella virus, you are at risk for miscarriage. And your baby … fluid from the mouth, nose, or eyes of someone who has the infection. A person who has the infection can spread these …
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… Results Test Overview A herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection can cause small, painful sores that look like … a sore can be tested to check if it is caused by the herpes virus. HSV testing may also be done using other types of …
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… is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection that causes small pearly or flesh-coloured bumps. … of the bump is often indented. The infection is caused by a virus. The virus is easily spread but is not harmful. This infection is …
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… influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. Common reactions to the … less severe and last a shorter time compared to influenza infection. When should seniors get the influenza vaccine? It …
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… disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, … Symptoms start 3 to 6 days after being infected with the virus. Symptoms usually start suddenly and may include a … stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the lining that covers the brain) and …
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… is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your … to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor … previous infection with certain diseases (such as hepatitis B infection, hepatitis C infection, tuberculosis) …
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… 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV): herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 … a result, many people may not be aware that they have the virus. How is it spread? Herpes is passed from …
