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… these blisters appear they often burst, and fluid seeps out. When the fluid dries, the … cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney … to appear after you have been infected. You should practice good personal hygiene when a …
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… illness, your doctor may order blood or urine tests. How is impetigo treated? Impetigo is … illness, your doctor may order blood or urine tests. How is impetigo treated? Impetigo is …
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… many mouth problems. Your chances of having oral cancer are higher if you smoke, use … many mouth problems. Your chances of having oral cancer are higher if you smoke, use …
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… from the jewellery used in the piercing. Oral cancer , which may develop in any part of the oral cavity. Your chances of getting oral cancer are increased if you smoke, use …
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106 What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common …
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… if the child also has a cold, a cough, or diarrhea, or is in a daycare setting with … sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as … soaked in ice water on the skin of a baby younger than 9 months. It may cause the baby's …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Rash in teens and adults: … 37.7°C (99.9°F) and lower Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune … which may be used to treat a variety of conditions. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy …
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… may progress to rheumatic fever. Antibiotic therapy begun as late as 9 days after the … may progress to rheumatic fever. Antibiotic therapy begun as late as 9 days after the …
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… growth or mole , or a sore that doesn't heal. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve …
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… worse. Head lice . These are tiny wingless insects that cause itching and raw patches on … worse. Head lice . These are tiny wingless insects that cause itching and raw patches on …
