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… Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Overview Overview What are recurrent vaginal yeast infections? For your vaginal yeast infections to be thought of as recurrent, you must have …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected … shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. …
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… Complicated Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Overview … determine whether you have a complicated urinary tract infection . You have symptoms , such as: A high temperature, … impaired immune system . Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: Treatment On this page: Overview Related … for yourself. And it can reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others. Sexually Transmitted Infections Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: …
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… Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms … Condition Overview What is respiratory syncytial virus infection? Respiratory syncytial virus infection, usually called RSV, is a lot like a bad cold. It …
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… HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools … has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White blood cells are an … are destroyed, the body can no longer defend itself against infection. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired …
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… E. Coli Infection From Food or Water On this page: … Overview Self-Care What is an E. coli infection? E. coli (Escherichia coli) is the name of a germ, … which can lead to death. Other strains can cause other infections. What causes it? You get an E. coli infection by …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … Overview If you are pregnant and have vaginal infection symptoms, see your doctor. Do not use non-prescription yeast infection medicine unless you discuss it with your doctor …
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… HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection On this page: Overview … articles soiled with urine, feces, or vomit to avoid infection with other germs, even though HIV has never been … with antiviral medications. The risk of developing an HIV infection is slight (about 1 in 300), but this risk can be …
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… Boric Acid for Vaginal Yeast Infection On this page: Overview … suppositories) as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infections , particularly infections that can't be cured by antifungal yeast infection