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… (Interstitial Cystitis) Boric Acid for Vaginal Yeast Infection Braxton Hicks Contractions Breast Cancer Breast … Before Labour Childbirth: Pudendal Block Childbirth: Strep Infections During Delivery Chlamydia Cholestasis of … for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections Reducing Cancer Risk When You Are BRCA-Positive …
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… (rubeola)? Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also … you haven't had the vaccine, you may be able to prevent the infection by getting immunoglobulin (IG) or the measles … people who have impaired immune systems that can't fight infection may need to get IG if they are exposed to measles. …
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… is bothering you at the time of your test. Have a known infection in or around your joint. The dye may make your infection worse. Have diabetes or take metformin (such as … this is very rare because the needle that is used is small. Infection in the joint. There is always a slight risk of …
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… problems that can cause sudden heart failure include: Infections, such as pneumonia or a urinary tract infection. Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Conditions … problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get …
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… of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … 5 people who get tetanus may die. Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by diphtheria … die. Pertussis , also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. The …
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… is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and … testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people … TIg provides immediate, short-term protection against infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less …
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… HealthLinkBC File #40a Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC File #40b Living Well with Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC File #40d Living Well with Hepatitis B Virus Infection Canadian Liver Foundation at www.liver.ca , or …
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… Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but they can reduce the risk Women who only use … shoes to prevent cuts, wounds, insect or snake bites, or infection from parasites Be very careful when driving in a …
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… flow to the kidneys. Heavy blood loss, an injury, or a bad infection called sepsis can reduce blood flow to the … also can harm the kidneys. Damage from some poisons, infections, and medicines such as ibuprofen. People who have … problems. You may take antibiotics to prevent or treat infections. You also may take other medicines to get rid of …
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… Diseases such as lupus and certain cancers. Infections, such as HIV , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . … diet. Having nephrotic syndrome increases your risk for infections like peritonitis or respiratory and skin infections. Here are some tips to stay healthy: Wash your …
