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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections. This medication contains two drugs. Tobramycin … This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can …
Medications
… medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin … growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or … as artificial heart valves) to reduce the risk of a serious infection of the heart (bacterial endocarditis). How To Use …
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… Touch, Affection, and Intimacy Sexually Transmitted Infections Overview In most healthy … Support Groups and Social Support Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually transmitted infections —also known as STIs or venereal diseases—are …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. … condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin … the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Your condition should start to improve within the …
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… health needs. Uses Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and … condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin … Dosage and length of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated. Do not apply this more often than …
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… skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can do a TST to see if you have ever been … or medications that weaken your immune system. TB infection happens when the TB germs are sleeping (dormant) in your body. If you have TB infection, you can talk with your health care provider about …
Medical tests
… But too much fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung cancer. The procedure may … of the lung ( pneumothorax ). Fluid buildup in the lung. Infection. Bleeding. Damage to another organ, such as the … less than 20 mL (0.7 fl oz) , is normally present. No infection, inflammation, or cancer is found. Abnormal: A …
Medical tests
… such as cataracts , conjunctivitis , iritis , or an infection or injury to the cornea. To help find and keep … scratches, ulcers, burns, or areas of irritation from an infection or dryness. A slit lamp examination takes about 5 … cornea, a corneal scratch (abrasion), an ulcer, and infection. A foreign object, such as a metal fragment, is …
Medications
… as ringing in the ears) easy bruising/bleeding signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever) … undiagnosed illness, or if they have just been given a live virus vaccine, without first consulting a doctor about … undiagnosed illness, or if they have just been given a live virus vaccine, without first consulting a doctor about …
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… Other problems such as kidney and liver disease and some infections such as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Learn more Depression in Older Adults Mild Cognitive … and some infections such as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Learn more Depression in Older Adults Mild Cognitive …