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Secondary High Blood Pressure

… Condition Basics What is secondary high blood pressure? Secondary high blood pressure …
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Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency

… insufficiency. Treatment will also include medicines like corticosteroids … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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Ear Infection Should I Give My Child Antibiotics

… References Credits Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson …
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STI Testing Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection

Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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Hepatitis B virus infection

… tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly … tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly …
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Vaginal yeast infection

… Transmitted Infections Series What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast … or ointments on genital skin or inserting tablets or creams into the vagina. Some … or ointments on genital skin or inserting tablets or creams into the vagina. Some …
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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly … recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly …
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Mycobacterium chimaera infection

… fever or chills When it comes to infants, signs and symptoms of Mycobacterium chimaera … heart transplant or lung transplant surgery. Signs of this infection are similar to many … if you experience a combination of these signs lasting longer than a few days. Call …
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Campylobacter infection

… ? Campylobacter are spread by the fecal-oral route, which is when contaminated feces … ? Campylobacter are spread by the fecal-oral route, which is when contaminated feces …
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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male … to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male …