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… the device. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Tonsillitis … the device. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Tonsillitis …
Medical tests
… find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sample of stool is added to a substance that … Normal: No disease-causing bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses are present or grow in the culture. Abnormal: … Normal: No disease-causing bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses are present or grow in the culture. Abnormal: …
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… (say "chick-un-GOON-ya") fever is an illness caused by a virus that is carried by mosquitoes. You're more likely to … may go on a trip and get bitten by a mosquito that has the virus. Then they get sick and come home. And if they are bitten again, they can spread the virus to mosquitoes in their home areas. What are the …
Medications
… condition (cystic fibrosis) who have an ongoing lung infection with a certain bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa). … If you have any questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist. Use this medication with the … If you have any questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist. Use this medication with the …
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… are drugs used to kill bacteria. Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, and … These medicines can't cure everything. They don't kill viruses or help with allergies. And they don't help … These medicines can't cure everything. They don't kill viruses or help with allergies. And they don't help …
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… odour, such as garlic. Other causes include throat or mouth infections (such as strep throat), dental problems (such as … disease), bowel problems, or cancer. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Liver disease. Lung problems, such as … disease), bowel problems, or cancer. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Liver disease. Lung problems, such as …
HealthLinkBC files
… a versatile disinfectant that kills many types of bacteria, viruses and parasites (pathogens) that cause water-borne infections. Some water-borne infections can cause severe illness and even death. Water …
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… nose to swell or bleed. Bronchiolitis Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Current as … nose to swell or bleed. Bronchiolitis Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Current as …
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… that allows your doctor to look into the upper part of your respiratory system . He or she may use it to help decide how … that allows your doctor to look into the upper part of your respiratory system . He or she may use it to help decide how …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Warning If you have hepatitis B infection, your hepatitis symptoms may get worse or become … to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor … without approval from your doctor may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …