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Vaginal discharge in adults
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - Vaginal discharge is the term for fluid or mucus that comes from the vagina. Vaginal discharge is a common concern among women, and leads many women to see their healthcare provider. Some amount of vaginal discharge is normal, ...More…
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Care after gynecologic surgery
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - The following instructions are provided to help answer common questions about care after gynecologic surgery. More specific information about gynecologic surgery procedures is available separately. See "Patient information: ...More…
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Seborrheic dermatitis (including dandruff and cradle cap)
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory condition in which the skin overproduces skin cells and sebum, the skin's natural oil. Seborrheic dermatitis usually occurs in areas of the body that have many oil-producing glands, ...More…
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - About 17 percent of people in the United States have atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. It often occurs in people who have other allergic disorders, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis (nasal inflammation caused by ...More…
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Pneumonia prevention
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - The most common cause of pneumonia in the United States is the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus. The pneumococcal vaccine is the best way to prevent infection with pneumococcus. The influenza vaccine can also ...More…
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Influenza prevention
Up To Date — INFLUENZA VACCINE OVERVIEW - The most effective way to prevent influenza is by getting the influenza vaccine (the flu shot) as well as using simple infection control measures such as hand washing. Antiviral medications can also help prevent ...More…
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Tips for taking HIV medications
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - Medications used to treat HIV are called highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART). HAART usually includes a combination of three or more HIV medications, often including a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor ...More…
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Initial treatment of HIV
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - Being diagnosed with HIV can be an overwhelming experience, filled with worry about the future, concern for loved ones, and fears of dying. However, current treatment regimens have significantly improved the possibility of living ...More…
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HIV and pregnancy
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - The most common way for infants to acquire human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is from his or her mother during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and, to a lesser degree, through breastfeeding. This mother-to-child transmission of HIV ...More…
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Preventing opportunistic infections in HIV
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - Infection with HIV reduces the immune system's ability to fight infections. Certain bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other organisms, which do not usually cause infections in healthy people, can cause infections in people with a ...More…
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Testing for HIV
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is used to determine if a person is infected with HIV. Most individuals who are at the highest risk for HIV have not been tested, usually because they do not realize that they are at risk. ...More…
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Symptoms of HIV infection
Up To Date — INTRODUCTION - It is important to recognize symptoms of HIV as soon as possible since starting treatment quickly may improve the immune system's response to HIV and reduce the chance of transmitting the virus to others. This topic review ...More…