Infectious Diseases: Treatments
Infectious Mononucleosis - When To Call a Doctor
09/19/07, HealthwiseIf you have been diagnosed with mono, seek care immediately if:
Chickenpox (Varicella) - Home Treatment
05/21/08, HealthwiseMost 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
Infectious Mononucleosis - Home Treatment
09/19/07, HealthwiseSelf-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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Fifth Disease - Home Treatment
03/07/07, HealthwiseFor normally healthy people, home treatment for fifth disease consists of taking measures to keep them comfortable until their symptoms go away. Suggestions include:
Measles (Rubeola) - Home Treatment
04/23/07, HealthwisePlenty of rest at home is usually the best treatment for measles.
Malaria - When To Call a Doctor
05/16/07, HealthwiseCall a doctor immediately if you have been in an area where malaria is present, were exposed to mosquitoes, and develop flu-like symptoms (such as fever, chills, headache, and nausea).
Strep Throat - When To Call a Doctor
08/08/08, HealthwiseCallor other emergency services immediately if a severe sore throat (pain being an 8 or 9 on a scale of 1 to 10) occurs along with the following symptoms, especially in a small child:
Strep Throat - Home Treatment
08/08/08, HealthwiseYour 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
West Nile Virus - Home Treatment
08/25/08, HealthwiseWest Nile virus causes an infection that can lead to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), the spinal cord (myelitis), or the tissues surrounding the brain and the spinal cord (meningitis). If you have a fever and headache that contin
Rabies - Home Treatment
09/09/08, HealthwiseHome 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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