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… Corticosteroids may weaken the body's ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. This effect might also rarely …
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… the required steps. It increases your chance for a serious infection of the lining of the belly (peritoneum). What To … most common complications from peritoneal dialysis include infection around the catheter site and infection of the lining of the abdominal wall ( peritonitis …
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… enough oxygen, and you feel tired and weak. Having other infections that can happen with HIV. These are called opportunistic infections . HIV weakens your body's defence system, so it … HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: …
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… certain infants and young children to prevent serious lung infections (such as pneumonia) that are caused by a certain … of the virus. This medication is not used to treat RSV infection, but should be continued even if your child gets the RSV infection to prevent a more serious infection. How To Use …
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… to close contacts and those at the highest risk of infection. For information on the situation in B.C., please … out to known contacts of cases at risk of developing the infection. Contact your regional health authority's local … pre-recorded or automated calls to notify individuals of infections or possible exposure to mpox or other …
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… with fluids (douche). This could increase your risk of infections that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease . … in a row. Bleeding heavily for 12 hours in a row. Signs of infection in your whole body, such as headache, muscle … aches, dizziness, or a general feeling of illness. Severe infection is possible without fever. Severe pain in the …
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… What are colds? Colds are the most common infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat (upper respiratory infection). Colds are caused by viruses. They're spread by … can do to help prevent colds and other upper respiratory infections (URIs): Wash your hands often. Be extra careful …
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… water from contaminated lakes or streams can also result in infection. Campylobacteriosis usually is not spread from … water from contaminated lakes or streams can also result in infection. Campylobacteriosis usually is not spread from …
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… to avoid catching colds, the flu, and other respiratory infections. Although these may be relatively minor illnesses … to avoid catching colds, the flu, and other respiratory infections. Although these may be relatively minor illnesses …
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… may be painful and may break open, increasing the risk of infection. The fingernail may grow irregularly or be … the growth cells for the fingernail. Because of the risk of infection, a mucous cyst ganglion should not be broken open … may be painful and may break open, increasing the risk of infection. The fingernail may grow irregularly or be …
