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Medical tests
… germs (such as bacteria or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance that … grow, the culture is negative. If germs that can cause infection grow, the culture is positive. The type of germ … tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called sensitivity testing. You may be …
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… in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to rubella infection due to routine immunization. Cases still occur in … and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show no symptoms of a rash. Symptoms can appear …
Health topics
… human bites, need thorough cleaning to reduce the risk of infection and scarring and to promote healing. You may be … cause more damage to the tissue and increase the chance of infection. Scrubbing the wound will probably hurt and may … lengthwise, to hold the edges together. Watch for signs of infection. If an infection develops under a bandage, you may …
Health topics
… and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs until dengue infection has been ruled out. Be safe with medicines. Read … and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs until dengue infection has been ruled out. Be safe with medicines. Read …
Health topics
… burrow into the outer layers of the skin Pubic lice Yeast infection (cutaneous candidiasis) Psoriasis . There are two … patches and does not itch or burn. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Sores, blisters, or ulcers, especially … This will reduce the risk of spreading a possible infection to your partner. Your sex partner may also need to …
Medications
… Uses This combination vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis A and B viruses. Hepatitis A infection can be mild with no symptoms or a severe illness … that can rarely cause liver failure and death. Hepatitis B infection can cause serious problems including liver …
Medications
… effects. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you …
Medications
… also prescribe other medications (such as antibiotics, antiviral medications) to help prevent infection. Use these medications exactly as prescribed by … also prescribe other medications (such as antibiotics, antiviral medications) to help prevent infection. Use these …
Medications
… dark urine) This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you …
Medical tests
… Is Done A urine test may be done: To check for a disease or infection of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes … conditions such as diabetes, kidney stones, a urinary tract infection (UTI), high blood pressure, or some kidney or … ), sperm, bacteria, yeast, crystals, mucus, or a parasite infection, such as trichomoniasis . Odour Normal: Slightly …
