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… can cause lung problems, harm the liver and kidneys, cause infections like hepatitis and HIV if you use shared … sex and/or sexual assault. This can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV . Increase the …
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… specific health needs. Uses Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, … of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between …
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… sweating) This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … sweating) This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious …
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… There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on through the use of HBIg. … testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people …
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… are most common in older adults. In rare cases, tumours or infections can form in or around the spine. Some medical … any symptoms of a urinary tract infection ? Urinary tract infections can sometimes cause back pain. Yes Possible … It may ooze or trickle for up to 45 minutes. Urinary tract infections may occur in the bladder or kidneys. Symptoms may …
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… physical danger No Immediate physical danger Have you been sexually abused or assaulted ? Yes Sexual abuse or assault … such as rape or forced oral sex. If you have just been sexually abused or assaulted, try to preserve any evidence … physical danger No Immediate physical danger Have you been sexually abused or assaulted ? Yes Sexual abuse or assault …
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… go to the hospital. How are they diagnosed? Most norovirus infections are mild and pass in a few days. So most people … symptoms. A stool test is sometimes done. How are norovirus infections treated? You treat gastroenteritis caused by … go to the hospital. How are they diagnosed? Most norovirus infections are mild and pass in a few days. So most people …
