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… Overview Most babies and older children have several mild infections of the respiratory system each year. Upper … (retractions). Respiratory problems may have many causes. Viral infections Viral infections cause most upper respiratory infections. …
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… Most adults and older children have several respiratory infections each year. Respiratory problems can be as minor … a deep breath. Respiratory problems may have many causes. Viral infections Viral infections are the most common cause of upper …
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… around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, … system . There are two main kinds of meningitis. They are: Viral meningitis. This is fairly common. It usually doesn't … away to prevent brain damage and death. What causes it? Viral meningitis is caused by viruses. Bacterial meningitis …
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… treatment. Several conditions can cause a sore throat. Viral infections Sore throats may be caused by a viral illness, such as: The common cold. Colds are the most …
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… is the body's natural defence system that helps fight infections by attacking the germs that cause diseases. But … Natural Rubber (Latex) Antibiotics Antihistamines Antiretroviral Medicines for HIV Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid … Professionals HIV Screening HIV Treatment in Children HIV Viral Load HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) HIV: Giving …
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… The virus is already resistant to one or more antiretroviral medicines when you start treatment, or the virus … should you be tested for resistance? You may be tested for infection with a resistant virus when: You are diagnosed with HIV. Your viral load: Has not decreased by at least one-half after 4 …
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… swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or tumour develops in or near the lymph node. … generalized lymphadenopathy. This may be caused by: A viral illness, such as measles, rubella, chickenpox … sore throat, and fatigue, or cytomegalovirus (CMV) , a viral infection that causes symptoms similar to those of …
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… Information Test Overview A herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection can cause small, painful sores that look like … the chance of spreading it to others. How It Is Done For a viral culture or PCR test , a clean cotton swab is rubbed … the chance of spreading it to others. How It Is Done For a viral culture or PCR test , a clean cotton swab is rubbed …
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… of labyrinthitis are not clear. It can happen after a viral infection or, more rarely, after an infection caused by … and past health. Your doctor will look for signs of viral infections that can trigger labyrinthitis. If the …
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… section Health Topics 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test Acetaminophen Acute Bronchitis Allergic Rhinitis … Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold Ear Infections Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or … section Medical Tests Lung Function Tests Throat Culture Viral Test for COVID-19 Viral Tests Open/close information …