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… by rheumatic fever. This fever results from an untreated strep infection, often strep throat. But many people who have mitral valve stenosis don't …
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… tests Late in pregnancy, you may be checked for: Group B strep . A woman who has group B strep in her vagina can pass it to her baby during vaginal … problems for the baby. If you test positive for group B strep (or you are not tested), you will be treated with …
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… to kill bacteria. Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, and pneumonia. These medicines can't … to kill bacteria. Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, and pneumonia. These medicines …
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… by a number of different bacteria. One of these is group A streptococcus. These bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t get sick. These bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic …
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… to your lungs. You will get medicine that numbs your throat and nose so you do not feel pain from the … types of harmless bacteria. These include some types of strep ( Streptococcus ) and staph ( Staphylococcus ). The culture …
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… to eat.) Joint pain and skin rash develop following a sore throat. It can be hard to know when an infant has joint … sedimentation rate (ESR, or sed rate). Urinalysis. Rapid strep test or throat culture (to test for strep throat). Tests that are done if needed include: …
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… problems which require medical attention. These include strep infections, postpartum bleeding and tears. Learn more: … Cervical effacement and dilatation Childbirth: Strep infections during delivery Episiotomy and perineal …
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… a wait-and-see approach for children who have only a few throat infections a year. Your child may benefit from … throat infections. In some cases when a child keeps getting strep throat infections, especially if the infections cause … throat infections. In some cases when a child keeps getting strep throat infections, especially if the infections cause …
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… to kill bacteria. Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, and pneumonia. These medicines can't … to kill bacteria. Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, and pneumonia. These medicines …
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… Some of these bacteria also cause infections such as strep throat and impetigo. Usually the infections caused by these … Some of these bacteria also cause infections such as strep throat and impetigo. Usually the infections caused by …
