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… C. diff also can be passed from person to person. But the infection is most common in people who are taking … or Losec, also have a greater risk of getting a C. diff infection. Your doctor can help you decide which medicines … will have you stop taking the antibiotic that caused the infection. Your doctor may then treat Clostridioides …
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… and calories may help your immune system fight the HIV infection and improve your overall health. Nutritional … it. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Citations Nerad J, et al. (2003). … and calories may help your immune system fight the HIV infection and improve your overall health. Nutritional …
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… your illness. Be sure your baby gets medicine to prevent infection. This should start right after birth. If you get … your illness. Be sure your baby gets medicine to prevent infection. This should start right after birth. If you get …
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… from other people. This may be done because you have an infection that can be spread to others or because your … can't be done in your room. Avoiding Infections in the Hospital Choosing a Hospital Navigating … from other people. This may be done because you have an infection that can be spread to others or because your …
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… sensitivity in the feet and may precede more serious infections or foot ulcers if the cause (poorly fitted shoes, … may be used to reduce weight and pressure on the feet. Foot infections need to be treated with antibiotics. If an ulcer or infection becomes severe and the tissue in the foot dies ( …
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… What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is an infection that can happen with strep throat . The illness is … scarlet fever can lead to problems such as middle ear infection, sinusitis, and pneumonia. In rare cases, it can … bacteria. One or both of these tests are needed to confirm infection with strep bacteria. Rash, Age …
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… Persistent foot odour may be a sign of: A bacterial infection . Prescription medicine may be needed to clear up the problem. A fungal infection . Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that most often causes a slight odour. Related …
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… Ampicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by … growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic …
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… Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin … growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic …
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… tiredness This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you …