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… Contact Lens Problems: Infection On this page: Overview … Overview Keratitis refers to an inflammation of the cornea. Infection of the cornea is called infectious keratitis. It … You'll need antibiotic eyedrops to help treat the infection. Symptoms of bacterial keratitis may include: Pain …
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… Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns On this page: … Information What is group B streptococcal infection? Group B streptococcus (strep) is a serious bacterial infection. If you carry group B streptococcal bacteria, you …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause … Information What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a problem that happens when germs (called …
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… Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Overview Overview What are recurrent vaginal yeast infections? For your vaginal yeast infections to be thought of as recurrent, you must have …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected … shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. …
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… Complicated Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Overview … determine whether you have a complicated urinary tract infection . You have symptoms , such as: A high temperature, … impaired immune system . Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: …
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… HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection On this page: Overview … with HIV prepare meals if he or she would like to. The virus cannot be spread through food handling. Do not share … around the mouth or nose of a person who has HIV. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) may be present in urine and saliva of a person …
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… Other Health Problems Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus On this page: Overview Overview If the herpes simplex virus (HSV) invades a part of the body other than the … Some of these complications include: Meningitis, an infection of the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) and …
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… E. Coli Infection From Food or Water On this page: … Overview Self-Care What is an E. coli infection? E. coli (Escherichia coli) is the name of a germ, … which can lead to death. Other strains can cause other infections. What causes it? You get an E. coli infection by …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … Overview If you are pregnant and have vaginal infection symptoms, see your doctor. Do not use non-prescription yeast infection medicine unless you discuss it with your doctor …
