Infectious Diseases: Living With

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Rubella (German Measles) - Home Treatment
Article
09/11/08, Healthwise
Home treatment for rubella includes getting plenty of rest and drinking extra fluids so you do not get dehydrated. Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, may help relieve fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 be
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Measles (Rubeola) - Home Treatment
Article
04/23/07, Healthwise
Plenty of rest at home is usually the best treatment for measles.
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Fifth Disease - Home Treatment
Article
03/07/07, Healthwise
For normally healthy people, home treatment for fifth disease consists of taking measures to keep them comfortable until their symptoms go away. Suggestions include:
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E. coli Infection - Home Treatment
Article
06/16/08, Healthwise
Home treatment of infection with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria consists of keeping yourself comfortable and preventing the spread of the bacteria. If you are not infected, take steps to prevent infection.
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Infectious Mononucleosis - Home Treatment
Article
09/19/07, Healthwise
Self-care is usually all that is needed if you have mono. Unless you have a serious complication of mono (which rarely occurs), no medicine or treatment will speed your recovery. More than 95% of people with mono recover without p
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Rabies - Home Treatment
Article
09/09/08, Healthwise
Home treatment for rabies is limited to preventing contact with the virus, getting immediate and appropriate treatment for an animal bite, and obtaining medical assistance to help find out your rabies exposure risk.
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Home Treatment
Article
03/03/08, Healthwise
Home treatment for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) focuses on avoiding exposure to rodents and getting immediate medical attention if you become ill after exposure. If you have symptoms such as a fever and muscle pain and ther
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Tuberculosis (TB) - Home Treatment
Article
05/16/07, Healthwise
Home treatment for tuberculosis (TB) focuses on taking the medications correctly to reduce the risk of developing multidrug-resistant TB. Keep all your medical appointments, take your medications as prescribed, and report any side eff
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Chickenpox (Varicella) - Home Treatment
Article
05/21/08, Healthwise
Most healthy children, teens, and adults with chickenpox (varicella) need only home treatment. But all teens and adults with chickenpox need to see a doctor. Call first to make an appointment and to discuss whether you need to take an
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Strep Throat - Home Treatment
Article
08/08/08, Healthwise
Your doctor may have prescribed an antibiotic for strep throat. Take all of the antibiotic exactly as prescribed. This will help prevent the infection from coming back and will prevent complications of infection that could occur if yo
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