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… for your incision may help lower the risk of problems like infection. Your doctor may have used stitches, staples, skin … to your doctor's instructions, and watch for signs of infection. If you did not get instructions from your doctor, … follow this general advice. Tips for reducing the risk of infection To reduce the risk of infection: Ask your doctor …
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… A blood blister may form if tiny blood vessels are damaged. Infection can cause either a single blister or clusters of blisters. Infections caused by viruses include: Chickenpox … are caused by the herpes simplex virus. A genital herpes infection may cause cold sore-type blisters in the genital …
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… used to prevent and treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. Rifampin belongs to a class of drugs known as … treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any … treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any …
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… your specific health needs. Warning If you have hepatitis B infection, your hepatitis symptoms may get worse or become … (such as kidney/liver function, test for hepatitis B virus, viral load, T-cell counts, blood mineral levels, bone … (such as kidney/liver function, test for hepatitis B virus, viral load, T-cell counts, blood mineral levels, bone …
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… your specific health needs. Warning If you have hepatitis B infection as well as HIV, your hepatitis symptoms may get … tests (such as kidney/liver tests, urine glucose/protein, viral load, T-cell counts, bone density tests) should be … tests (such as kidney/liver tests, urine glucose/protein, viral load, T-cell counts, bone density tests) should be …
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… on them longer. Diaper rash may also be caused by a fungal infection or bacterial infection . Adults may get diaper rash if they can't wash … questions for you. Are there symptoms of a more serious infection in the diaper area? Yes Symptoms of infection No …
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… Diarrhea has many causes. It's often caused by a stomach infection ( gastroenteritis ) or foodborne illness . … toxins from the digestive tract. Most cases of diarrhea are viral. They will clear up in a few days with good home … untreated water or unpasteurized dairy products can cause viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, such as Giardia …
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… Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by … the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use … the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use …
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… Ribavirin should never be used alone to treat hepatitis C infections. Uses Ribavirin is used in combination with other antiviral medications (such as interferon, sofosbuvir) to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. Chronic hepatitis C infection …
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… Common problems that develop from body piercing include: Infection of the site. Infection of the lips or tongue may cause speech, chewing, … swallowing problems or swelling that can block the throat. Infection of a nipple can cause an abscess and scar the …