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… of getting a rare but very serious (possibly fatal) brain infection (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy-PML). … fatal) liver disease in people who have current or past infection with hepatitis B. Before starting this medication, … can cause bleeding problems and lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious …
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… of getting a rare but very serious (sometimes fatal) brain infection (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy-PML). … that weaken the immune system/increase your risk of infection (such as immunosuppressants, cancer chemotherapy) … if you have been infected with the virus that causes this infection (JC virus). Your doctor may order a test to see if …
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… impaired immune systems are the most likely to have severe infections. What causes it? You can get salmonellosis by … and abdominal cramps. They develop 6 hours to 6 days after infection, and the illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most … complication. Antibiotics are not usually needed unless the infection has spread. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty …
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… Warning This medication may lower your ability to fight an infection. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Your risk may be increased if you …
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… the immune system, it may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection (such as fungal infections, bacterial infections including tuberculosis) or …
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… extraction. Other reasons for removing a tooth include infection or injury. Removing the tooth can help keep an infection from spreading to other parts of the mouth. And … tooth is so severe that no other treatment will cure the infection. It's also done when gum disease has damaged a …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat toenail infection caused by fungus. It works by stopping the growth … as azole antifungals. This medication treats only fungal infections. It will not work for other types of infection, such as those caused by bacteria. Unnecessary use …
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… Castleman's disease - MCD) if you do not have HIV or herpes infections. Siltuximab blocks a certain natural substance … side effects, including: easy bleeding/bruising signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: active infection HIV infection a certain herpes infection (human …
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… breathing and high oxygen levels can damage a baby's lungs. Infections. Premature babies are more likely to get lung infections, often from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . … spasms. Your baby may also get medicine to prevent RSV infection. An incubator to help control body temperature and …
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… health care provider. What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It spreads … chickenpox can have on average 350 red, itchy blisters. Infection in newborns, teenagers, adults, pregnant women and … Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia (lung infection), encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and …
