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… (neonatal abstinence syndrome) Group B streptococcal infections in newborns Congenital anomalies A congenital … 3 months should always be assessed by a doctor to rule out infection. If your baby is over 3 months of age and has a … (whooping cough) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Treating asthma in babies and younger children …
Health topics
… into the bloodstream. Gum tissue is also at risk of infection. You may need to take antibiotics before and after … have a condition that puts you at high risk for a severe infection or if infections are particularly dangerous for you. You may need …
Health topics
… What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is an infection or inflammation of the tonsils . The tonsils are … are part of the immune system, which helps the body fight infection. Tonsillitis often goes away on its own after 4 to … complications. Or it may be done when there are repeated infections that don't respond to other treatment, especially …
Medications
… needs. Warning Patients should be tested for hepatitis B infection before starting this medication. If you have hepatitis B infection and HIV, you may need additional drugs to treat the hepatitis B infection. You may also have a serious worsening of …
Medications
… is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your … your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. … immune cells (T-cells). Maraviroc is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to …
Medical tests
… ultrasound , you may need to drink 4 to 6 glasses of water about an hour before the test. Don't empty your … can't drink enough fluid, your bladder may be filled with water through a thin flexible tube (catheter) inserted into … pictures from different angles. You may feel some pressure. Water may be put into your rectum to clean the end of the …
Medications
… Ampicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by … growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic …
Medications
… your risk. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you …
Medications
… Spiramycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a macrolide … may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe … may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe …
Medications
… This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you …
