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… Avoiding Infections in the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already … . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already …
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… Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may … we develop our content . … Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may …
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… Nausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … disease ( pyelonephritis or chronic kidney disease ). Urinary problems, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI). Bowel problems, such as a bowel …
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… oral temperature may be falsely low. Causes of fever Viral infections , such as colds and influenza ( flu ), and bacterial infections , such as a urinary tract infection or pneumonia , often cause a fever. Travel …
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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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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview … recommends testing every 3 years if you are age 40 or older. If you are at very high risk, Diabetes Canada … recommends testing every 3 years if you are age 40 or older. If you are at very high risk, Diabetes Canada …
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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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… 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 …