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… lead to sepsis: Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Wash … your hands often. Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. And get a flu vaccine every … lead to sepsis: Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Wash …
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… away. What causes it? An infection caused by strep or staph bacteria can lead to toxic … of shock , including low blood pressure and rapid heartbeat; nausea; vomiting; or fainting … toxic shock syndrome based on your symptoms. Tests can help show whether staph or strep …
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… 04 What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious illness … I do if I think I have TSS? Toxic shock syndrome requires immediate emergency care in …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Most burns are minor injuries that occur at home or work. It's common to get a minor burn from hot water, a curling iron, or … such as infection. There are many types of burns. Heat burns (thermal burns) are caused …
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… Overview What is shock? Shock means that your body and its functions … are shutting down. The body goes into shock when it can't get enough blood to the …
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… Treatment Overview Shock wave lithotripsy is a way to treat … surgery. It is also called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, or ESWL. This … may be needed to remove them. What To Expect Shock wave lithotripsy is usually an …
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… Gout Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening Hemophilia Hemophilia: Preventing … Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test CD4+ Count Test Chemistry Screen Cholesterol and Triglycerides … Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test CD4+ Count Test Chemistry Screen Cholesterol and Triglycerides …
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… there is no reason to worry. If your skin is burned by electricity, there is cause for concern. Electrical burns may look minor at first. But the burn may be more serious if tissues along the …
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… Topic Overview Is this topic for you? Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is most … to worry about. But low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia , can also be an ongoing problem. … too low to give your body energy. What causes hypoglycemia in people who don't have …
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… Disease Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Pain Management Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: … Sensitivity Test Antibody Tests for Lupus Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Test Autoimmune Disease Tests …
