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… Rotavirus On this page: What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that infects the intestinal tract. You can …
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… you may get infections from the medication (for example, viruses such as hepatitis). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as factor IX activity) should be done while you …
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… you may get infections from the medication (for example, viruses such as hepatitis). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more … center. Notes Do not share this medication with others. Lab tests (such as factor VIII levels, von Willebrand factor …
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… is based on your medical condition, body size, laboratory tests, and response to treatment. Side Effects See also … you may get infections from the medication (for example, viruses such as hepatitis). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more …
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… infections (such as pneumonia) that are caused by a certain virus (respiratory syncytial virus-RSV). Palivizumab works by preventing the growth of … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including RSV diagnostic tests, virus culture tests), …
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… What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before … person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads through droplets in the air.You can be exposed to the virus even if you are 2 meters away from someone with mumps. …
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… late 2002 and early 2003. SARS is caused by a type of coronavirus, which can cause mild to moderate upper respiratory illness, such as the common cold. This virus is known as SARS-CoV. Experts believe SARS may have … around a person who has SARS. Your doctor may order several tests to find out the cause of your symptoms. A chest X-ray …
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… near you or shares food or drinks. You can spread the virus from 7 days before to 9 days after symptoms start. You are most likely to spread the virus 1 to 2 days before and 5 days after symptoms start. … a sample of urine, saliva, or cerebrospinal fluid. These tests are rarely done. If you think that you or your child …
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… (say "chick-un-GOON-ya") fever is an illness caused by a virus that is carried by mosquitoes. You're more likely to … may go on a trip and get bitten by a mosquito that has the virus. Then they get sick and come home. And if they are bitten again, they can spread the virus to mosquitoes in their home areas. What are the …
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… prevent serious, sometimes fatal, infections caused by 3 viruses: measles (also known as rubeola), mumps, and rubella … vaccination is very important. This vaccine contains live viruses that have been weakened. It works by causing the … globulin This vaccine may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including TB skin test), possibly causing false test …
