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Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat a certain parasite infection of the intestines (amebiasis). This medication is … is poorly absorbed into the blood so it will not work for infections outside of the intestines. Paromomycin may also … This antibiotic treats only parasitic and bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as …
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… as a blow to the elbow, causing bleeding or fluid buildup Infection caused by any of the following: An injury at the site of the bursa An infection in tissue near the bursa that spreads to the bursa A blood-borne infection. This is rare. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of …
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… What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is … fecal (stool) sample. This will help find the source of the infection and stop it from spreading to others. For more …
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… another health problem—usually cystic fibrosis —or a lung infection such as pneumonia or tuberculosis . Other causes … airways to stretch and can lead to swelling and repeated infections. Each time you get an infection, your airways are further damaged. It may become …
Medications
… this drug. If needed, treatment for tuberculosis or other infections should be given before receiving this medication. … effects. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your …
Medications
… this drug. If needed, treatment for tuberculosis or other infections should be given before receiving this medication. … effects. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your …
Medications
… undiagnosed illness, or if they have just been given a live virus vaccine (such as varicella vaccine), without first … undiagnosed illness, or if they have just been given a live virus vaccine (such as varicella vaccine), without first …
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… means that you can injure your feet and not know it. Common infections from blisters, ingrown toenails, small cuts, or … notice swelling in your feet or legs or all over your body. Infections related to diabetes High blood sugar from … is the body's natural defence system that helps fight infections. People with high blood sugar from diabetes can …
Medical tests
… Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test of the Cervix On this page: Test Overview … Results Test Overview A human papillomavirus (HPV) test is done to check for a high-risk HPV infection. Like a Pap test , an HPV test is done on a sample …
