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… such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). … condoms to prevent STIs.) Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some …
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… in unpasteurized juice are toxigenic E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked … can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death Hepatitis can cause liver damage Cryptosporidium causes long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young …
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… who have a severe lung infection caused by a certain virus (respiratory syncytial virus-RSV). Nearly all children become infected with this … provincial poison control center. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as lung function, blood counts) should be done …
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… tick in a small plastic or glass container to submit it for testing through your health care provider. Put a cotton ball … your health care provider. Mosquitoes may carry West Nile Virus or viruses that cause other diseases. To protect against insect …
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… Pulse Measurement On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Your pulse is the rate at which your heart … the exertion in your muscles. Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: …
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… issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye … red and green. Your child can have a simple colour vision test by an eye doctor to check for any concerns. This can …
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… especially of: liver disease (such as biliary cholangitis, hepatitis) gallbladder disease kidney disease alcohol use … a certain combination product used to treat chronic hepatitis C (ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir/dasabuvir), … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as cholesterol/triglyceride levels, kidney/liver …
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… go away, fever, or chills. Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as kidney function tests, complete blood counts) … a certain viral eye infection (retinitis due to cytomegalovirus-CMV) in people with AIDS. It lowers your risk of … known as antivirals. It works by stopping the growth of the virus. Cidofovir is not a cure for CMV retinitis, and your …
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… Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet …
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… trying it. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Citations Nerad J, et al. … management in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Clinical Infectious Diseases , 36(Suppl 2): S52–S62. … management in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Clinical Infectious Diseases , 36(Suppl 2): S52–S62. …
