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… People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis On this page: Overview …
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… caused by fungi. This infection can damage your heart. It needs to be treated right away. If it isn't treated, … shows that the bacteria were not completely destroyed. Some people who have endocarditis need surgery to repair or replace a …
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… Antibiotics On this page: About This Medicine About This … side effects All medicines can cause side effects. Many people don't have side effects. And minor side effects … include the following: Don't take antibiotics if you don't need them. If you take them when they're not needed, any …
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… COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness On this page: … for serious illness? COVID-19 causes a mild illness in many people who get it. But certain things may increase your risk … away from people and out a window. Ask your doctor if you need medicine to lower your risk of getting COVID-19. (This …
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… Using Antibiotics Wisely On this page: Overview Related … just in case? Don't take antibiotics when you don't need them. If you do that, they may not work when you do … can spread to family members, children, and co-workers. People in your community will have a risk of getting an …
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… using these medicines if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. People with mild acne may need only topical antibiotics. The most common types … other acne medicines. People with severe acne and people who are more likely to have scars from acne often take …
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… Some types of bacteria or fungus are resistant to certain antibiotics because of differences in their genetic material … bacteria or fungi are not cured by treatment with those antibiotics. Blood Culture Helicobacter … Some types of bacteria or fungus are resistant to certain antibiotics because of differences in their genetic material …
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… Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink … harm (for example offer new harm reduction equipment like needles and safe disposal, carry a take home naloxone kit, …
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… Home treatment to relieve symptoms is usually all that you need. Taking antibiotics too often or when you don't need … may help prevent complications from acute bronchitis in people who have other problems, such as chronic obstructive …
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… or inflammation of the lining of the sinuses. Most people who get sinusitis have a cold first. Sinusitis usually goes … work if sinusitis is caused by bacteria . But you may not need to take them. Most people get better even if they don't …
