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Medications
… cough), polio, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae B infection. Vaccination is the best way to protect against these life-threatening infections. Vaccines work by causing the body to produce its … medical history, especially of: current fever/illness/infection breathing problems immune system disorders (such …
HealthLinkBC files
… Disinfecting Drinking Water , HealthLinkBC File #10 Giardia Infection and HealthLinkBC File #48 Cryptosporidium Infection . What can I do to stay safe if there are wild …
Medical tests
… normal structure; tissue damage or disease, such as infection; inflammation; or a lump. MRI is better than … A breast implant is intact. No signs of inflammation or infection are present. Abnormal: Solid masses are present. Signs of infection or inflammation are present. A breast implant is …
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… days. You may be given antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection. Most people are able to get up and move around as … when a large volume of fluid is injected into the body. Infection. In some cases, antibiotics may be given before or after liposuction to help prevent infection. Toxic reaction to the injected solution …
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… to become red, swollen, and painful. These are signs of infection. More serious problems can develop from impacted teeth, such as infection, damage to other teeth and bone, or a cyst . One … bacteria in the mouth to enter the bloodstream and cause infections in other parts of the body. People who have …
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… swollen and achy legs. If the wound becomes infected, the infection may cause an odour, and pus may drain from the … such as: Medicine to speed healing or get rid of an infection ( antibiotics ). Skin grafting, which may be … swollen and achy legs. If the wound becomes infected, the infection may cause an odour, and pus may drain from the …
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… 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 … with fluids (douche). This could increase your risk of infections that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease . …
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… Skin irritation, burning, and blistering. Pain. Scarring. Infection. Pigment changes. Nerve damage. Why might your … Skin irritation, burning, and blistering. Pain. Scarring. Infection. Pigment changes. Nerve damage. Treatment may not … Skin irritation, burning, and blistering. Pain. Scarring. Infection. Pigment changes. Nerve damage. Why might your …
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… control methods can protect against sexually transmitted infections. Internal and external condoms can help prevent … sex. They do not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are passed by skin-to-skin contact. …
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… The diaphragm doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV/AIDS. If you're not … partner might have an STI, use a condom to protect against infection. Using a condom with the diaphragm also protects … The diaphragm doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV/AIDS. If you're not …