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… the bladder, to reach the kidneys. This can lead to kidney infection, scarring, and damage. What causes it? There are … kidney damage if a child who has VUR gets a urinary tract infection. A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be a symptom of VUR. Symptoms of a UTI …
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… 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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… tooth and fills the pulp cavity. This can prevent a painful infection in the pulp that may spread to other teeth. A root canal can also treat an infection that has developed into an abscessed tooth . This procedure can relieve toothache, stop infection, and promote healing. What To Expect After a root …
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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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… can be a symptom of both kidney stones and urinary tract infections. So it can be hard to tell which one is causing … about your urinary system health: Urine Test Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults Urinary Tract Infections in Children Stress Incontinence: Should I Have …
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… stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the lining that covers the brain) and … disease can be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn … spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the spread of hand, …
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… Overview Rheumatic fever is a bacterial infection that can cause problems with the heart's aortic … certain strains of streptococcal bacteria. A strep throat infection that isn't properly treated can trigger rheumatic … have rheumatic fever develop rheumatic heart disease. This infection causes swelling and muscle damage to the heart. It …
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… exposed to polio and should be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in … Complications from measles include pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs, and encephalitis, which is an … care workers are considered protected against rubella infection if they have proof of having received 1 dose of …
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… medication can decrease your body's ability to fight an infection. This effect can lead to very serious (possibly fatal) infections (such as fungal infections, bacterial infections including tuberculosis). …
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… Basics What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is swelling or infection of the prostate . It's often painful. The prostate … your risk for prostatitis include: A recent urinary tract infection (UTI) . Insertion of a urinary catheter or having a cystoscopy . Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Injury, such as from riding a bicycle or …
