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… them? Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria and viruses. A small tube (eustachian tube) connects your ear to … one or both eustachian tubes. Repeated colds and upper respiratory infections. Other things can increase your … Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection Using Antibiotics Wisely …
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… Ebola virus disease Last updated October 30, 2024 Download PDF: … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Ebola virus disease (or Ebola) is an illness caused by the Ebola … Ebola are most infectious during the late stages of the infections when they are very ill How do I know if I have …
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… West Nile virus Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 88 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread … weeks or months. In less than 1 per cent of people, WNV infection can result in more serious illnesses such as …
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… Hepatitis C Virus Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … Risks Results Test Overview Hepatitis C virus (HCV) test is a blood test that looks for the genetic … will be present in your blood if you have a hepatitis C infection now or have had one in the past. Different tests …
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… West Nile Virus On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. The infection it causes may be so mild that people don't even …
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… Hepatitis A Virus Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Results Test Overview The hepatitis A virus test is a blood test that shows if you have a hepatitis A infection now or had it in the past. The test looks for …
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… Hepatitis B Virus Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … tests that show whether you have an active hepatitis B infection. The tests can also show if you had the infection … of infection: Antigens , which are made by bacteria or viruses. Antibodies , which are made by the body to fight …
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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview Related … child who has a respiratory illness (such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection or a cold): Ask your doctor if your …
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… Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) On this page: … and caliciviruses. Noroviruses cause gastroenteritis , food infection, foodborne illness , and acute non-bacterial … go to the hospital. How are they diagnosed? Most norovirus infections are mild and pass in a few days. So most people …
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… organism that can cause pneumonia or if you have a specific virus, such as influenza (flu) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . Doctors can use blood cultures to …
