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… Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this … and kidneys are the structures that make up the urinary tract . Pain during urination (dysuria) and a frequent need … your child has a urinary tract infection . Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common bacterial …
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… is hepatitis B virus infection? There are very few new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, … adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in people who were born in countries with … learn how to prevent the spread of HBV. If infected, most adults will clear the virus within 6 months and recover …
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… surveillance case definitions for HIV infection among adults, adolescents, and children aged < 18 months and … surveillance case definitions for HIV infection among adults, adolescents, and children aged < 18 months and … surveillance case definitions for HIV infection among adults, adolescents, and children aged < 18 months and …
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… Rashes in the Groin Area Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults Urinary Incontinence in Men Urinary Incontinence in Women Current as of: …
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… Congenital Heart Disease in Adults On this page: Overview Overview … with alcohol or drug use, talk to your doctor. Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get … with alcohol or drug use, talk to your doctor. Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get …
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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Related … care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that younger adults do not. These …
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… one of a group of common bacteria that sometimes cause lung infections or severe illness in people with weakened immune … is usually not harmful to people. Only rarely does it cause infections in people with weakened immune systems. What are … to thrive. To learn more, visit Mycobacterium chimaera infections in post–operative patients . Symptoms of an …
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… vaginal discharge. Bleeding between periods. Fever. Pelvic infections are usually caused by bacteria. It is important to treat pelvic infections right away to: Prevent scarring of the fallopian … more than one sex partner, are more likely to have pelvic infections. And the risk for infection is increased if you: …
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… grows, it is called a yeast skin infection. Yeast skin infections tend to happen in skin-to-skin areas. These … grows, it is called a yeast skin infection. Yeast skin infections tend to happen in skin-to-skin areas. These …
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… home treatment is usually all that is needed. More serious infections affect the entire eye area (periorbital … scratch on the cornea. If untreated, some types of eye infections can damage the eye very quickly. Infections can be more severe in people who wear contact …
