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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is … sedimentation rate (ESR, or sed rate). Urinalysis. Rapid strep test or throat culture (to test for strep throat). …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Related … by rheumatic fever. This fever results from an untreated strep infection, often strep throat. But many people who have mitral valve stenosis don't …
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… , and cystic fibrosis . Sudden (acute) illnesses, such as strep throat and influenza (flu) , can cause belly pain when the … , and cystic fibrosis . Sudden (acute) illnesses, such as strep throat and influenza (flu) , can cause belly pain when …
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… Some of these bacteria also cause infections such as strep throat and impetigo. Usually the infections caused by … Or you can get it by eating contaminated oysters. An intestinal surgery site, or in tumours or other injuries in … Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea. The infection may spread rapidly. It quickly can become life-threatening. You may go …
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… Adults may need only a local anesthetic to numb the throat. What To Expect Tonsillectomy is often done as an … does not get better or that comes back often. A person has strep throat that keeps coming back, even with antibiotic … does not get better or that comes back often. A person has strep throat that keeps coming back, even with antibiotic …
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… problems which require medical attention. These include strep infections, postpartum bleeding and tears. Learn more: … Cervical effacement and dilatation Childbirth: Strep infections during delivery Episiotomy and perineal …
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… by a number of different bacteria. One of these is group A streptococcus. These bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria … this severe form of streptococcal infection can progress so rapidly, the best approach is to get medical attention as …
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… valves. Rheumatic fever is caused by certain strains of streptococcal bacteria. A strep throat infection that isn't properly treated can trigger …
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… to kill bacteria. Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, and pneumonia. These medicines can't … to kill bacteria. Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, and pneumonia. These medicines …
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… compounds (VOCs) (HealthLinkBC File #65d) Make sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly and replace … that kill bacteria and can treat infections such as strep throat or sinus infections. They do not work against …