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… young children from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. Hib is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illness, including brain infection (meningitis). Children younger than age 5 are at …
Medical tests
… and biopsy are often done to find a blood problem or an infection. They also may be used to find out if a cancer has … much it has spread. This helps plan cancer treatment. Find infections or tumours that may start in or spread to the bone marrow. If you have an infection, a culture and sensitivity test of the bone marrow …
Medical tests
… to check for an injury or damage from conditions such as an infection, arthritis , bone growths (tumours), or other bone … Find changes in your bones caused by conditions such as an infection, arthritis, bone growths (tumours), osteoarthritis … such as fragments of metal or glass, are present. No infection and no abnormal growths (tumours) are present. The …
Medical tests
… such as formaldehyde, or in a sterile container if infection is suspected. In each of these procedures, the … Disease, such as skin cancer. Bacterial or fungal skin infection. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you … such as formaldehyde, or in a sterile container if infection is suspected. In each of these procedures, the …
Medical tests
… discomfort from the examination, unless you have a vaginal infection or an open sore. Risks Normally, there are no … irritation (from feminine products or sexual activity) or infection (such as genital herpes or another sexually transmitted infection ) is present. Vaginal discharge that has a bad …
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… the symptoms last? A rash may appear within 12 hours after infection. The reaction may last from 2 to 5 days and symptoms can last as long as 2 weeks. Repeat infections are usually worse. People become more sensitive … there should not be any serious danger. However, if a skin infection occurs from too much scratching, you should see …
Health topics
… not act normally when something is wrong with him or her. Infection, illness, injury or pain, or a medical problem may … to your child, consider that the redness may be pink eye. Infections Common infections in babies that may cause crying are: Ear …
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… The groin area needs careful cleaning to prevent rashes and infections. Rashes are most likely to form in moist areas … areas can be caused by several things. A yeast or bacterial infection can cause a rash. So can irritation from problems … health problems, such as diabetes, may be at extra risk for infections because of a weakened ability to fight …
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… 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 …
Medical tests
… immune system under many abnormal conditions, such as an infection, an autoimmune disease , or cancer. There are many … as lymphoma or multiple myeloma . Chronic kidney disease . Infection, such as pneumonia , pelvic inflammatory disease , … disease ). Kidney, bone, joint, skin, or heart valve infections. Pregnancy and pre-eclampsia (toxemia of …