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… disease, also known as cryptococcosis, is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans or … on trees and in the soil and releases spores in the air. Infection occurs when the spores are inhaled. Wild and … can sometimes get infected with C. gattii as well. The infection itself is not spread from animals to humans or …
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… Ebola are most infectious during the late stages of the infections when they are very ill How do I know if I have …
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… contagious during the primary stage and can easily pass the infection to others. A chancre often appears in the genital … the person still has syphilis. They can still pass the infection to others. Secondary stage During secondary … with congenital syphilis. Some people have a relapse of the infection during its latent stage. A relapse means that the …
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… Shigellosis is a type of foodborne illness caused by infection with the Shigella bacterium. It is more common in … Shigellosis is a type of foodborne illness caused by infection with the Shigella bacterium. It is more common in …
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… Uses This medication is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. … stool. This medication may be used to self-treat pinworm infections. For other types of worm infections (such as roundworm, hookworm), use this product …
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… after it starts. If your child still has fluid after an ear infection, they are more likely to get another infection. In rare cases, fluid buildup that lasts 3 months … from coming back, improve hearing, and prevent repeat ear infections. These tubes stay in place for 6 to 12 months and …
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… What is influenza (flu)? Influenza (flu) is a viral infection . People often use the term "flu" to describe any … problems. But sometimes the flu can lead to a bacterial infection, such as an ear infection , a sinus infection , or bronchitis . Less often, …
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… blisters This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you …
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… in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to rubella infection due to routine immunization. Cases still occur in … and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show no symptoms of a rash. Symptoms can appear …
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… human bites, need thorough cleaning to reduce the risk of infection and scarring and to promote healing. You may be … cause more damage to the tissue and increase the chance of infection. Scrubbing the wound will probably hurt and may … lengthwise, to hold the edges together. Watch for signs of infection. If an infection develops under a bandage, you may …
