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… does not distinguish those people with an active strep infection from those who are carriers of strep bacteria but actually have a viral infection (rather than a bacterial one). Current as … does not distinguish those people with an active strep infection from those who are carriers of strep bacteria but …
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… stones ( prostatic calculi). Repeated urinary tract infections because of another prostate problem for which … remove the portion of the prostate that contains the infection. Citations Nickel JC (2012). … stones ( prostatic calculi). Repeated urinary tract infections because of another prostate problem for which …
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… you can take to prevent colds and other respiratory infections. A narrow nose and air passages make children … prone to minor blockages from mucus during respiratory infections. A stuffy nose forces your child to breathe … membranes and increases the chances of an upper respiratory infection. Also, discuss your child's immunizations. For …
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… problems, such as a kidney stone , kidney disease, kidney infection , or bladder infection Burning when urinating Blood in the urine Flank … Vaginal bleeding Positive risk factors for pregnancy Infection with a parasite, such as giardia Diarrhea …
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… pain and problems urinating may mean you have a bladder infection . Flank pain with fever and urinary symptoms may mean you have a kidney infection (pyelonephritis). Flank pain is pain on the side … or flank pain and other symptoms of a bladder or kidney infection, call your doctor. An ectopic pregnancy (tubal …
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… are developed enough for delivery. There is a concern about infection in the amniotic fluid . Depression screening Your … . You may be screened for hepatitis B, sexually transmitted infections, or thyroid disease. You'll also be checked for past infections, such as syphilis or rubella (German measles) . …
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… test to find germs (such as TB bacteria) that can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance that … person has tuberculosis. The test also can show if a lung infection is caused by some other kind of bacteria. A normal … test to find germs (such as TB bacteria) that can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance that …
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Medications
… defense (immunity) against the bacteria that cause the infection. This vaccine is recommended for people who are traveling to areas where the infection is common (such as Africa, Asia, Central/South … who are in close contact to someone with an ongoing typhoid infection, and those who work with the bacteria (Salmonella …
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… to affect the nerves after you've had a viral or bacterial infection. Often it is after an infection of the lungs or stomach and intestines. Infections that may trigger it include: Campylobacter jejuni …
