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… suddenly, such as after pregnancy or an illness caused by a virus. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions … check your legs for fluid buildup. You may also have other tests. These include: An electrocardiogram , also known as … suddenly, such as after pregnancy or an illness caused by a virus. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions …
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… other areas of the body. Liver problems, including chronic hepatitis and inflammation of the tissues around the bile … M Feldman et al., eds., Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease , 9th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1975–2013. … other areas of the body. Liver problems, including chronic hepatitis and inflammation of the tissues around the bile …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … such as: Chlamydia . Gonorrhea . Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . People who have syphilis have a greater chance … such as: Chlamydia . Gonorrhea . Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . People who have syphilis have a greater chance …
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… tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), polio, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae B infection. … This vaccination may interfere with certain laboratory tests (such as antigen tests). Make sure laboratory … tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), polio, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae B infection. …
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… diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any new treatments or tests for this condition? What are the benefits and risks of the new treatments or tests? What could happen if I choose not to have the new treatment or test? Follow-up What signs and symptoms should I watch for? …
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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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… side effects. This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. … side effects. This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. …
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… is used to treat a certain parasite infection of the intestines (amebiasis). This medication is known as an … It works by stopping the growth of parasites in the intestines. This medication is poorly absorbed into the blood so it will not work for infections outside of the intestines. Paromomycin may also be used along with a special …
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… your child’s immunizations. Possible vaccinations include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningococcal Travellers’ diarrhea and cholera …
