Infectious Diseases: Treatments

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Giardiasis - Treatment Overview
Article
10/16/07, Healthwise
Sometimes, the symptoms of giardiasis go away without treatment. But many people who have symptoms will choose treatment to relieve their discomfort and avoid the spread of the illness. Doctors recommend that people infected with
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Tuberculosis (TB) - Treatment Overview
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05/16/07, Healthwise
Doctors treat tuberculosis (TB) with antibiotics to kill the TB bacteria. These medications are given to everyone who has TB, including infants, children, pregnant women, and people who have a weakened immune system.
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Pneumonia - Treatment Overview
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04/02/07, Healthwise
Doctors use antibiotics to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria, the most common cause of the condition. The number of days you take antibiotics depends on your general health, how serious your pneumonia is, and the type of antibiotic y
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Meningitis - Treatment Overview
Article
01/19/07, Healthwise
Treatment for meningitis depends on the organism causing the infection, your age, the extent of the infection, and the presence of other medical conditions or complications of meningitis.
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Pinworms - Treatment Overview
Article
10/02/06, Healthwise
Pinworms can be successfully treated with:
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Diverticulitis - Treatment Overview
Article
08/31/06, Healthwise
You may have a brief (acute) bout of diverticulitis that goes away with home treatment such as increasing fiber in your diet. However, in some cases the condition occurs off and on (intermittently) over the long term (chronic). Treatme
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Encephalitis - Treatment Overview
Article
08/17/06, Healthwise
You may be treated for encephalitis in a hospital's intensive care unit. During your stay, your vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, and level of body fluids) will be closely monitored. Treatment will depend on your
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Treatment Overview
Article
03/28/06, Healthwise
Treatment for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) consists of supporting you through the illness, usually in an intensive care unit. Treatment may include:
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - Treatment Overview
Article
01/18/06, Healthwise
Whooping cough is generally treated with antibiotics. Although antibiotics may help shorten the course of the disease if they are given early in the first stage of illness, they may not be prescribed right away because initial symptoms
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Peptic Ulcer Disease - Treatment Overview
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01/12/06, Healthwise
Many cases of peptic ulcer disease are caused by an infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria or use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Medications that reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach are
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