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Medical tests
… test detects a type of antibody that forms during certain infections. Rapid mono testing can usually detect antibodies … test detects a type of antibody that forms during certain infections. Rapid mono testing can usually detect antibodies …
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… suspected in a young child who's had several urinary tract infections (UTIs). Your doctor will ask about the history of … by the time a child is 5 years old. With VUR, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more likely. Antibiotics are often … Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Urinary Tract Infections in Children Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat bacterial ear infections. It is used to treat middle ear infections in children with ear tubes, as well as outer ear infections (also known as swimmer's ear) in children and …
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… bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and cause infections in other parts of the body. Because of this, some … bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and cause infections in other parts of the body. Because of this, some …
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… Children who have their tonsils removed for repeated throat infections may have fewer infections for a few years after surgery. But over time, … children who do not have surgery also have fewer throat infections. Adults who have their tonsils removed after …
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… Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining …
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… type B. It can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining …
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… exposed to polio and should be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in … in adults may cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause … chickenpox include pneumonia, encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die …
