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… For example, antibodies made in response to a tuberculosis infection attach only to tuberculosis bacteria. Antibodies … IgG antibodies are very important in fighting bacterial and viral infections. IgG antibodies are the only type of … IgM . High levels of IgM can mean macroglobulinemia , early viral hepatitis, mononucleosis , rheumatoid arthritis, …
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… photosensitivity.) Rashes, hives, and itching may occur. Infections. Bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo and … ringworm , athlete's foot , and vaginal yeast infections . Viral infections, such as chickenpox , shingles , and fifth … ringworm , athlete's foot , and vaginal yeast infections . Viral infections, such as chickenpox , shingles , and fifth …
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… that live on humans and survive by feeding on blood. Yeast infection (cutaneous candidiasis), which may cause a rash in … or lump include: Genital herpes . Genital herpes is a viral infection that causes skin blisters and sores in the … or lump include: Genital herpes . Genital herpes is a viral infection that causes skin blisters and sores in the …
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… does not distinguish those people with an active strep infection from those who are carriers of strep bacteria but actually have a viral infection (rather than a bacterial one). … who are carriers of strep bacteria but actually have a viral infection (rather than a bacterial one). …
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… women be screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. footnote 1 , footnote 2 This is because early … mother to baby. Treatment with medicines called antiretrovirals, both during pregnancy and after the birth, greatly reduces a baby's risk of HIV infection. Antiretroviral medicines prevent the virus from multiplying. When the …
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… workers. Outbreaks of SARS do not appear to be seasonal. An infection may develop after: Sharing food or drink with an … Various medicines—including corticosteroids and the antiviral medicine ribavirin—have been used to treat SARS. But … an effective treatment. One early study showed that the antiviral medicine interferon alfacon-1, taken along with …
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… A kidney stone passing through a ureter . A urinary tract infection . Hip problems, especially in children and older … (septic arthritis). This is caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection inside the hip joint. … (septic arthritis). This is caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection inside the hip joint. …
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… of the scalp may be caused by: Damage to the hair from infections. Cradle cap , an oily, yellow crusting on a … ). An allergic skin reaction ( contact dermatitis ). Viral infections, such as chickenpox and shingles . A skin … ). An allergic skin reaction ( contact dermatitis ). Viral infections, such as chickenpox and shingles . A skin …
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… What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the salivary … other illnesses. The mumps virus can be identified with a viral culture using a sample of urine, saliva, or …
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… that can help prevent COVID-19 will also help prevent other viral infections, like colds and influenza (flu). Even if you are … that can help prevent COVID-19 will also help prevent other viral infections, like colds and influenza (flu). Even if …
