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… problems. Your doctor will check the results of your blood tests and adjust your treatment to reduce your risk for … anti-viral drug. It is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received organ or bone marrow …
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… is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats shingles caused by herpes zoster. It also … drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the … immune system, famciclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing …
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… treatment Infertility: Should I have treatment? Fertility tests As part of fertility treatment, you may have several tests to help identify the cause of infertility. Antisperm … hormone Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) Infertility tests Infertility: Setting limits on testing Luteinizing …
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… your child’s immunizations. Possible vaccinations include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningococcal Travellers’ diarrhea and cholera …
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… diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus/poliovirus-DPTP, H. influenzae b, hepatitis B). It works by temporarily numbing the skin and … diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus/poliovirus-DPTP, H. influenzae b, hepatitis B). It works by temporarily numbing the skin and …
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… Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … Cataract Surgery Open/close information section Medical Tests Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Head and Face … Examination Electronystagmography (ENG) Electrophysiology Tests for the Eyes Facial X-Ray Gonioscopy Ophthalmoscopy …
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… Cold and flu Last updated March 1, 2024 Cold and flu viruses spread easily in the late fall and winter. Wash your …
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… "joint involvement." You get a score from 0 to 5. Blood tests. The part of the blood called "serum" is evaluated to … "serology." You get a score from 0 to 3. Additional blood tests. The blood is also tested for C-reactive protein (CRP) … and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate). These tests show whether there is inflammation in the body. You …
