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Medical tests
… made by the body's immune system in response to bacteria, viruses, fungus, animal dander, or cancer cells. Antibodies … For example, antibodies made in response to a tuberculosis infection attach only to tuberculosis bacteria. Antibodies … made by the body's immune system in response to bacteria, viruses, fungus, animal dander, or cancer cells. Antibodies …
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… than adults. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (Coxsackie virus), in children. Ulcers may appear on the inside of the … 3 days, the illness may last a week. Herpangina (Coxsackie virus). The virus most commonly occurs in the summer and autumn. It …
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… or caused by a fungus or bacteria. It may be caused by a virus. The rash does not appear to spread from person to … test checks to make sure the rash is not caused by a fungal infection . A skin sample may be taken from the infected … or caused by a fungus or bacteria. It may be caused by a virus. The rash does not appear to spread from person to …
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… (gastric) and upper small intestine (duodenal) ulcers. Infection with H. pylori may also increase the risk of … . Excessive alcohol use . Other illnesses. How is the infection treated? You can get rid of Helicobacter pylori … and are infected with H. pylori need treatment to cure the infection. This will lower their risk of getting another …
Medications
… Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as … for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu … to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection or failure to protect you from the flu. Tell your …
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… Overview What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria that grow best in … (2003). Treatment of tuberculosis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , 167(4): 603–662. … (2003). Treatment of tuberculosis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , 167(4): 603–662. …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat ear infections for children who have a tube in their ears. This … history, especially of: an ear infection caused by a virus (such as herpes simplex, chickenpox) or fungus During … history, especially of: an ear infection caused by a virus (such as herpes simplex, chickenpox) or fungus During …
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… happen when the skin is rubbed or scratched or if a skin infection is present. These symptoms may come and go. Over … is most helpful for people with eczema who also have respiratory allergies or asthma. Testing can also help find … is most helpful for people with eczema who also have respiratory allergies or asthma. Testing can also help find …
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… Basics What is syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a type of bacteria. If it's not … such as: Chlamydia . Gonorrhea . Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . People who have syphilis have a greater chance … such as: Chlamydia . Gonorrhea . Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . People who have syphilis have a greater chance …
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… alcohol or drugs or medicines. It can also be caused by an infection or other health problem that starts or gets worse. … Infections. Examples are urinary tract infections , respiratory infections , and sepsis. Alzheimer's disease. … , such as syphilis (late-stage) and human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ). A seizure disorder ( epilepsy ). Brain …