Infectious Diseases: Treatments

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  • Rubella (German Measles) - Treatment Overview

    09/11/08, Healthwise

    Treatment for rubella focuses on caring for the specific symptoms, such as getting plenty of rest and drinking extra fluids so you do not get dehydrated. Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, can be given to children and adults for fever. D

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  • Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard - Surgery

    04/24/07, Healthwise

    There is no surgical treatment for ringworm of the scalp or beard.

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  • Measles (Rubeola) - Treatment Overview

    04/23/07, Healthwise

    In cases without complications, measles is treated with bed rest and care at home. Home treatment includes drugs you can buy without a prescription that relieve pain and reduce fever, such as ibuprofen and similar drugs (for example,

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  • Thrush - Treatment Overview

    03/10/08, Healthwise

    Thrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a se

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  • Shingles - Treatment Overview

    03/21/07, Healthwise

    There is no cure for shingles, but treatment may shorten the length of illness and prevent complications. Treatment options include:

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  • Toxic Shock Syndrome - Treatment Overview

    03/03/08, Healthwise

    By the time a person with toxic shock syndrome (TSS) sees a health professional, immediate medical treatment is usually necessary. Because TSS can progress rapidly and cause life-threatening complications, treatment almost always takes

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  • Shingles - Other Treatment

    03/21/07, Healthwise

    Postherpetic neuralgia, the most common complication of shingles, is difficult to treat. Your health professional may recommend other treatments, along with medications, to control the pain of postherpetic neuralgia.

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  • Toxic Shock Syndrome - Surgery

    03/03/08, Healthwise

    Surgery is rarely needed to treat toxic shock syndrome (TSS) caused by staph bacteria, but it is an important part of treatment for TSS caused by strep. In selected cases, surgically removing infected tissue leads to a significant

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  • Lyme Disease - Treatment Overview

    09/03/08, Healthwise

    Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics such as doxycycline or amoxicillin. Antibiotic treatment for early Lyme disease is effective, and symptoms usually go away within 3 weeks of treatment.3

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  • Toxic Shock Syndrome - Other Treatment

    03/03/08, Healthwise

    In the hospital, you may need intravenous (IV) fluids and protein (albumin) to replace that lost by your body.

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