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… have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell transplant These … vaccine? The PCV 13 vaccine protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you … speak with your health care provider. What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus …
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… HIV: Taking Antiretroviral Medicines Actionset Overview Taking antiretroviral medicines for HIV can help you stay healthy and live … doses can lead to problems like drug resistance and higher viral loads. The disease may also get worse. How can you …
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… have problems with their lungs from smoking, disease, or infection. When your lungs are unhealthy, your entire body … section Health Topics 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test Acute Bronchitis Acute Respiratory Distress … Culture Sputum Cytology Thoracentesis Tuberculin Skin Test Viral Test for COVID-19 Open/close information section Make …
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… It usually begins to affect the nerves after you've had a viral or bacterial infection. Often it is after an infection of the lungs or … It usually begins to affect the nerves after you've had a viral or bacterial infection. Often it is after an infection …
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… Listeriosis is a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is caused by the bacteria Listeria … or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not experience … can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis include …
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… to keep in mind. On this page: Vision Hearing Signs of ear infection Vision Babies can distinguish light and dark, and … Provincial Health Services Authority website. Signs of ear infection The most common cause of hearing problems in very young children is ear infection (otitis media). Signs may include: irritability …
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… amalgam in dental work). Sensitivity to stress and trauma. Viral infection while at a young age that causes a permanent, … amalgam in dental work). Sensitivity to stress and trauma. Viral infection while at a young age that causes a …
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… causes it? Many things can cause pericarditis, including: Viral infection. This is the most common cause. Heart attack. … causes it? Many things can cause pericarditis, including: Viral infection. This is the most common cause. Heart …
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… in the airways (triggers), such as animal dander , viral infections, and pollen. How often you have episodes, how … in the airways (triggers), such as animal dander , viral infections, and pollen. How often you have episodes, …
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… not have a single cause. It usually occurs after having an infection, typically a viral infection. More research is still being done to learn about …
