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… Complications of Ear Infections On this page: Overview Overview Complications from ear infections are rare. But some problems that can occur … to talk and understand speech if they have repeat ear infections. Rupture of the eardrum. If fluid continues to …
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… Opportunistic Infections in HIV On this page: Overview Overview Opportunistic infections and diseases occur in people whose immune systems have been weakened by a disease such as HIV infection. Opportunistic infections that are common in …
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… Bacterial Infections of the Spine On this page: Overview Overview Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection of: The discs (discitis). The spinal cord (usually …
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… Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may … Fluid obtained during the test can be checked for signs of infection or cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT …
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… Safe Water for Mixing Infant Formula On this page: Overview … Information Overview Check with your local water supplier to find out if your tap water is safe to use for your baby's formula. If your water
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause … irritation. Wait until the end of the bath to use soap. Preventing future UTIs Make sure that your child drinks plenty of water each day. This helps your child urinate often, which …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File … Document English What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview … to blood: Wash needle sticks and cuts with soap and water. Use water to flush splashed blood from your nose, … against hepatitis B. The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing hepatitis B. Citations Centers for …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview Related … For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, another screening in the third trimester may be … of transmitting gonorrhea and avoid complications of the infection. The PHAC recommends testing for pregnant women to …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Related … or young child can drown in as little as 2.5 cm (1 in.) of water or other liquid. The following recommendations can … 3. An older baby or young child can fall headfirst into the water and not be able to climb back out. Think about placing … & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine … Child Safety Preventing Drowning …