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… to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor … medical history, especially of: liver problems (including hepatitis B or C infections) kidney problems (including … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as viral load, T-cell counts, kidney/liver …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … to the hospital. What causes it? Germs called bacteria or viruses usually cause pneumonia. Pneumonia usually starts … , you may need hospital care. If pneumonia is caused by a virus, antibiotics don't help. Cause Germs called bacteria …
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… starting treatment with this medication, your doctor will test you for hepatitis B and tuberculosis (TB). If needed, treatment for hepatitis B, tuberculosis, or other infections should be …
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… treatment with this medication, your doctor will do blood tests to check for hepatitis B infection. If you have ever had hepatitis B, ocrelizumab may cause it to become active again …
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… is common if you have HIV, especially if you have had the virus for many years. Being severely tired can affect your … may be caused by one or more of the following: Having the virus itself Taking HIV medicines Taking other medicines, … stressed Being in pain for a long time Having low levels of testosterone or thyroid hormones Not getting enough sleep …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is … tissues instead of attacking only things like bacteria and viruses. This causes inflammation. Some people with lupus … (CMV) , parvovirus (such as fifth disease ), and hepatitis C infections eventually get lupus. The …
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… measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the measles virus. It can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the … When an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, the virus spreads through the air. The measles virus can survive … immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be collected to …
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… What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Living With Asthma … type of respiratory illness, especially one caused by a virus, such as influenza . Exercising ( exercise-induced … history of allergies or asthma. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and wheezing at a young age. Early infection …
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… system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that … Experience for Your Child Child Immunization Series Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
Medications
… of infection (see Side Effects section). Your doctor will test you for tuberculosis (TB) infection before and during … serious (possibly fatal) liver disease in people exposed to hepatitis B virus. Your doctor may order blood tests and watch for …
