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… can become infected with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the … very often, and is usually mild, severe disease can occur. Infections that can be spread from animals to humans … risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The …
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… aren't serious. You can often relieve pain and prevent infection of minor nail problems at home. Normally, … that surrounds them. This can cause pain, swelling, and infection . In rare cases, an abscess may form under a nail … months for toenails to grow back attached to the nail bed. Infection and allergic reactions. These are common problems …
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… deeply, anyone who cannot sit comfortably or who has respiratory problems may have difficulty practicing … deeply, anyone who cannot sit comfortably or who has respiratory problems may have difficulty practicing …
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… Hearing Loss Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Nose Injuries Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Sore Throat and … Hearing Loss Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Nose Injuries Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Sore Throat and …
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… or a wild animal—there's a chance you can pick up an infection. Some infections can seem mild, but others can be … infection on to you. Zoonosis may be caused by a bacteria , virus , or fungus , or by a parasite , such as a tapeworm . … when you handle infected meat, hides, or wool. Hantavirus and lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV) . These can …
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… your baby. In fact, breastfeeding usually helps to clear up infection. Nursing won't harm your baby. Mastitis can be … discomfort. Treating mastitis right away helps keep the infection from getting worse and usually eases symptoms. … a pocket of pus (abscess) in the infected area. Thrush infection Thrush (yeast infection) can occur in your baby's …
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… Castleman's disease - MCD) if you do not have HIV or herpes infections. Siltuximab blocks a certain natural substance … HIV infection a certain herpes infection (human herpes virus-8) stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers) … HIV infection a certain herpes infection (human herpes virus-8) stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers) …
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… that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the … or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this … the day and night. If you are taking amantadine for a viral infection, begin taking it as soon as possible. Continue …
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… age and older who have recently tested positive for coronavirus, have had mild to moderate symptoms for no more than … has also been used in the US to help prevent COVID-19 infection in people who have a high risk for infection after … when given soon after infection, can neutralize the coronavirus and may prevent worsening of COVID-19 symptoms. More …
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… such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses. These may be passed on from an infected person to … sweat, tears, vomit or urine, may contain and pass on these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is … for hepatitis C virus (HCV); however, chronic HCV infection may be prevented or cured with antiviral therapy. …
