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… Mycobacterium chimaera infection Last updated April 25, 2024 On this page: What is … chimaera? What are the chances that I have or will get this infection? What are the symptoms of an infection caused by Mycobacterium chimaera? What should I do …
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… Symptoms of Pelvic Infection On this page: Overview … Abnormal vaginal bleeding with fever may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs . During your period, … the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes and cause an infection. This is more common during menstruation but can …
Medical tests
… Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … Test Overview A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test detects HIV antibodies or antigens , or the … blood or another type of sample. This can show if an HIV infection is present (HIV-positive). HIV infects white blood …
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… Yeast Skin Infection On this page: What is a yeast skin infection? A yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida …
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… Signs of an Eye Infection On this page: Overview Overview Signs of an eye infection may include: Pain in the eye. A feeling that … home treatment is usually all that is needed. More serious infections affect the entire eye area (periorbital …
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… Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 … is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) …
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… Treating a Nail Infection On this page: Overview … Overview Try home treatment if you think you have an infection in the skin around your nail. Soak your foot or … nail. Remove an artificial nail if you think you have an infection around or under a nail. Nail …
Medications
… Varicella Virus Vaccine (Chickenpox) - Injection On this page: Uses … needs. Uses This vaccine is used to help prevent varicella virus infection (commonly known as chickenpox). Chickenpox is a …
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… Fungal Nail Infections On this page: What is a fungal nail infection? A fungal nail infection is an infection that occurs when a fungus attacks …
Medications
… Influenza Virus Vaccine Live - Nasal On this page: Uses How To Use … Uses This medication is a vaccine against influenza (flu) virus. It is also called the seasonal flu vaccine. The … you from getting the flu or lessen the seriousness of the infection. As with any vaccine, it may not fully protect …
