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… influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause infection. The live attenuated influenza vaccine given as a … These symptoms are less severe than those from influenza infection and last a shorter time. As a precaution, people … of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some …
Medical tests
… magnet. The MRI can show tissue damage or disease, such as infection or inflammation, or a tumour, stroke , or seizure … "water on the brain" ( hydrocephaly ). Look for tumours, infections, an abscess , or conditions of the brain or brain … in the blood vessels ( aneurysm ) are present. No signs of infection or inflammatory disease, such as encephalitis or …
Medications
… Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by … growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or … to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium may …
Medications
… in it). Use of contaminated eye medication can cause infection, serious damage to the eye, and loss of vision. … eye pain This medication may mask the signs of an eye infection. It may also put you at greater risk of developing an eye infection, especially with prolonged use. Report any new or …
Medications
… a dark color). Use of contaminated eye medication can cause infection, serious damage to the eye, and loss of vision. … eye pain This medication may mask the signs of an eye infection. It may also put you at greater risk of developing an eye infection, especially with prolonged use. Report any new or …
Medications
… a dark color). Use of contaminated eye medication can cause infection, serious damage to the eye, and loss of vision. … eye pain This medication may mask the signs of an eye infection. It may also put you at greater risk of developing an eye infection, especially with prolonged use. Report any new or …
Medications
… is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. … the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children … The dosage and length of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated. Ringworm or jock itch is usually …
Medications
… is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. … colistimethate may also be used for serious bacterial lung infections (Pseudomonas aeruginosa). See also Storage … the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition does not …
Medications
… as anemia, bone marrow suppression) that can result in infection and bleeding problems. Your risk of developing … of the following symptoms: easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever), … This medication can lower your body's ability to fight an infection. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any …
Medications
… a dark color). Use of contaminated eye medication can cause infection, serious damage to the eye, and loss of vision. … eye pain This medication may mask the signs of an eye infection. It may also put you at greater risk of developing an eye infection, especially with prolonged use. Report any new or …