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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are types of SA that have become resistant to some antibiotics that are used to … special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for …
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… About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease … serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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… ? Campylobacter is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood … usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms may continue for … suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you …
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… toddler's hearing is by breastfeeding. Breastfed toddlers have fewer ear infections, which can affect hearing. Read … provider. Also, be sure to have your toddler’s hearing tested. Useful resources Screening for hearing problems Early childhood hearing …
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… strong eye more than the weak eye. If the weak eye doesn't have to work, it isn't able to develop good vision. This … or watching TV. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends screening to detect lazy eye (amblyopia), misaligned eyes … to be treated. Treatment is best started before age 6 and should begin before your child's vision has fully developed, …
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… and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. When this drug is … Examples of affected drugs include atovaquone, certain anti-cancer drugs (such as irinotecan), certain azole antifungals … may interfere with certain lab tests (such as urine screening for opiates, blood serum folate/vitamin B12), …
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… Examples include sexually transmitted infections , prostate infections , an abscess , and pilonidal cysts . … lymphoma , Crohn's disease , or ulcerative colitis . Cancer of the rectum or the prostate or skin cancers, such … your body. They can cause skin damage. Hydrocortisone cream should not be used for longer than 7 to 10 days without …
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… Cushing's syndrome is a rare problem that happens when you have too much of the hormone cortisol in your body. Cortisol … is called Cushing's disease . These tumours usually aren't cancer. A tumour in your lung or pancreas that makes ACTH, … chance for recovery. This surgery requires great skill and should be done at a major medical centre where doctors …
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… bleeding of unknown cause personal or family history of cancer (especially breast or cervical cancer) a miscarriage … others. Keep all regular medical and lab appointments. You should have regular complete physical exams including blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, and screening for cervical cancer (Pap smear). Follow your …
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… is anemia of chronic disease? Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood cells . Your body needs these cells to … Bone marrow that can't make red blood cells as well as it should. Red blood cells that don't live as long as they … conditions that can lead to anemia include diabetes, cancer, infection, and severe chronic kidney disease. What …
