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… A blood blister may form if tiny blood vessels are damaged. Infection can cause either a single blister or clusters of blisters. Infections caused by viruses include: Chickenpox (varicella). This starts as red … outer edge of the mouth are caused by the herpes simplex virus. A genital herpes infection may cause cold sore-type …
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… Hepatitis Last updated July 1, 2022 Hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver. There are different viruses that cause hepatitis and how it is transmitted vary … between types of the illness. The severity and length of infection depends on the type of hepatitis. In some cases, …
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… Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system. This is the body's … has trouble fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But …
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… if you touch, bump, or fall on coral. You may get a skin infection if small pieces of coral, other debris, and … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… What is smallpox? Smallpox is a contagious infection caused by the variola virus. Smallpox can be deadly, so if an outbreak happens, it … smallpox immunization ended in Canada in 1972. Smallpox virus is known to exist in labs at the Centers for Disease …
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… immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. HBIg has large amounts of hepatitis B antibodies … immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by Health Canada. … its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is …
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… D On this page: Overview Overview Infection with the hepatitis D virus (HDV), or delta agent, occurs only in people who are already infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HDV infection may make HBV infection more …
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… A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. It … countries need to be checked by your doctor. Fever and respiratory symptoms are hard to evaluate during the flu … Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Fever Seizures Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory …
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… Mononucleosis (mono) is a common illness caused by a virus. It can start with a sore throat and swollen glands. … feel better. What causes mono and how does it spread? The virus that usually causes mono—the Epstein-Barr virus … mono test to come back negative early in the course of the infection ( false negative ). Complete blood count. This may …
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… herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Most people never have symptoms, or the … genital area. What causes it? Genital herpes is caused by a virus—either the herpes simplex virus type 1 or the herpes simplex virus type 2. You get …
