Infectious Diseases: Treatments
Zoster vaccine live
08/13/07, HealthwiseYou can still receive a vaccine if you have a minor cold. If you have tuberculosis, or any other severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.
Immune Globulin
02/12/09, HealthwiseImmune globulin (also called gamma globulin or immunoglobulin) is a substance made from human blood plasma. The plasma, processed from donated human blood, contains antibodies that protect the body against diseases. When you are given
Pneumonia - Treatment Overview
04/02/07, HealthwiseDoctors 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
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Pneumonia - Other Treatment
04/02/07, HealthwiseIn most cases of pneumonia in young, otherwise healthy people with strong immune systems, treatment can be done at home. Antibiotics, rest, fluids, and home care are all that you need in order to recover. But people who are having
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - Treatment Overview
01/04/08, HealthwiseThe aim of treatment is to make symptoms less severe and reduce the spread of infection to close contacts.
Infectious Mononucleosis - Medications
09/19/07, HealthwiseThere are no specific medicines used to treat mono. Over-the-counter medicines may be used to help treat the symptoms of mono.
Meningitis - When To Call a Doctor
12/24/08, HealthwiseCallor other emergency services immediately if:
Tuberculosis (TB) - Treatment Overview
05/16/07, HealthwiseDoctors 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.
Meningitis - Treatment Overview
12/24/08, HealthwiseTreatment 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.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Treatment Overview
07/16/08, HealthwiseRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are usually mild and seem like a common cold. In most cases, RSV infections go away on their own in about 10 to 14 days. Home treatment to ease symptoms and prevent complications is usually all
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