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Marburg virus disease

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antibiotics for intestinal bacterial infection :: Article Creator 8 UTI Home Remedies Other Than Antibiotics We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here's our process. Healthline only shows you brands and products that we stand behind. Our team thoroughly researches and evaluates the recommendations we make on our site. To establish that the product manufacturers addressed safety and efficacy standards, we: Evaluate ingredients and composition: Do they have the potential to cause harm? Fact-check all health claims: Do they align with the current body of scientific evidence? Assess the brand: Does it operate with integrity and adhere to industry best practices? We do the research so you can find trusted products for your health and wellness. Was this helpful? A urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause a range of sympto

Gardasil 9 (HPV vaccine): Side effects, dosage, uses, and more

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vaccine for diphtheria tetanus and polio :: Article Creator Vaxelis (Diphtheria Haemophilus B Hepatitis B Pertussis Polio Tetanus) Diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae type B, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria or virus. Diphtheria causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, and airway. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) can cause breathing problems or meningitis. Hib infection usually affects children and can be fatal. Hepatitis B causes inflammation of the liver, vomiting, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Hepatitis can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis, or death. Pertussis (whooping cough) causes coughing so severe that it interferes with eating, drinking, or breathing. These spells can last for weeks and can lead to pneumonia, seizures (convulsions), brain damage, and death. Polio is a life threatening conditi

Manual on meat inspection for developing countries

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kidney fungal infection treatment :: Article Creator The Emerging Battle Against Fungal Infections - What Healthcare Organizations Can Do To Help Hospitals have been waging a war against antibiotic-resistant pathogens since the late 1980s. Yet still today, antibiotic-resistant infections are a costly, life-threatening burden to patients and the health care system. Drug resistance among common bacterial pathogens, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is epidemic, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus kills more Americans each year than HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's disease, emphysema, and homicide combined. (Pharmacy & Therapeutics, April 2015) A lesser-known challenge is the rise in systemic fungal infections, which are a common cause of hospital-acquired infections and constitute a disproportionate percentage of mortalities in infectious disease. Contributing to this problem is the fact that common fungal i

Achievements in Public Health, 1900-1999: Control of Infectious Diseases

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preventive doctor visit :: Article Creator What To Know About Preventive Care Most people think of scheduling an appointment to see a doctor when they are sick, but not everyone realizes how important it is to see a primary care provider (PCP) for preventive care even when you are feeling healthy. A primary care provider could be: a physician (MD or DO), or an advanced practice clinician (APC) who is either a physician assistant (PA) or a nurse practitioner (NP). Preventive care is important for all patients to maintain better health, and usually begins with an annual check-up. During this visit your primary care provider will: get to know you, and learn about your health and family history; screen for current diseases; discuss medications and supplements you take; check for future disease risks; discuss recommended screenings based on your age, gender, family history, and risk factors; update your vaccinations and immunizations;