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… Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms … physical examination may be done to evaluate symptoms. A viral detection test may be done to confirm a diagnosis of … a high risk of developing complications. The results of viral detection tests help determine whether precautions are …
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… E. Coli Infection From Food or Water On this page: … Overview Self-Care What is an E. coli infection? E. coli (Escherichia coli) is the name of a germ, … which can lead to death. Other strains can cause other infections. What causes it? You get an E. coli infection by …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … Overview If you are pregnant and have vaginal infection symptoms, see your doctor. Do not use non-prescription yeast infection medicine unless you discuss it with your doctor …
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… HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection On this page: Overview … to get further evaluation and perhaps treatment with antiviral medications. The risk of developing an HIV infection … to get further evaluation and perhaps treatment with antiviral medications. The risk of developing an HIV infection
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… Boric Acid for Vaginal Yeast Infection On this page: Overview … suppositories) as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infections , particularly infections that can't be cured by antifungal yeast infection
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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to … first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may also be recommended for you to take …
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… Caregiving: Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home On this page: Overview Overview Germs and infection can spread easily in the home. This may happen … too. Washing your hands often can help you keep germs and infection from spreading. Keeping the home clean can help …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Condition … Information What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a problem that happens when germs (called …
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… Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion On this page: Overview … Overview If a child has repeat ear infections (three or more ear infections in a 6-month period or four in 1 year), you may …
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… Home Test for Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Information Test Overview You can buy a home urinary tract infection (UTI) test kit. They are available without a … UTIs are easy to cure with antibiotics . But an untreated infection may spread to the kidneys and cause a more serious …