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… Antibiotic Sensitivity Test On this page: Test Overview Test Overview An antibiotic sensitivity (or susceptibility) test is done to …
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… Antibiotics On this page: About This Medicine About This … doctor. What are some examples? Here are some examples of antibiotics. For each item in the list, the generic name is … ciprofloxacin (Cipro) This is not a complete list of antibiotics. Why are antibiotics used? Antibiotics are drugs …
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… High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Risks Results Test Overview The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test …
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… Using Antibiotics Wisely On this page: Overview Overview Antibiotics are drugs used to kill bacteria. Bacteria can … such as the common cold, influenza (flu), or a runny nose. Antibiotics are generally safe and very effective at …
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… Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics On this page: Overview Overview Doctors often prescribe antibiotics to treat severe acne or acne that's likely to leave scars. Antibiotics improve the look of your skin by killing …
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… pregnancy doesn't cause any warning symptoms. A blood test is the only way to know you have it or are at risk for … is it diagnosed? Anyone who is pregnant will get a blood test at their first prenatal visit to see what their blood … type is. If your blood is Rh-negative, it will also be tested for antibodies to Rh-positive blood. This is done …
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… Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … talk to your doctor about them. Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Mouth sores. Skin rash. Dizziness. Headache. Increased sensitivity to sun. Vaginal yeast infection. Don't take …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … talk to your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take antibiotics to treat sinusitis. Don't take antibiotics. Try …
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… Testing Last updated October 9, 2024 COVID-19 testing is not recommended for adults and children who don't have symptoms of COVID-19 . A COVID-19 test is only recommended when its result will help inform …
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… People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis On this page: Overview … If you have certain heart conditions, you may need to take antibiotics before you have some dental or surgical … that could put bacteria or fungi into your blood. The antibiotics lower your risk of getting endocarditis . These …
