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… bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully understood … see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . How is it spread? Group A streptococcus … There is no vaccine to prevent group A streptococcal infections. Antibiotics are recommended if you have close …
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… an erection. This medication is not for use in women or children. This medication is not recommended for use in men … or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … an erection. This medication is not for use in women or children. This medication is not recommended for use in men …
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… dose should be given 6 months after the first dose. For children younger than 15 years, this vaccine may also be … freeze. Protect from light. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … dose should be given 6 months after the first dose. For children younger than 15 years, this vaccine may also be …
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… on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the dosage is also based on their weight. Take … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the dosage is also based on their weight. Take …
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… become resistant to antibiotics, they can cause serious infections, especially in people who are ill or weak. MRSA … treated with certain antibiotics such as methicillin. MRSA infections are more difficult to treat than ordinary staph infections. This is because the strains of staph known as …
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… blood cell. White blood cells are important in fighting infections. CD4+ cells are also called T-lymphocytes, … The number of CD4+ cells helps determine whether other infections ( opportunistic infections ) may occur. In people infected with HIV who are …
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… infection. This is called sensitivity testing. Examples of infections that may be found during a throat culture … or influenza (flu). Throat cultures aren't done for viral infections. That's because it's very hard to grow viruses. … done to: Find the cause of a sore throat. Most sore throat infections are caused by a virus. A throat culture shows the …