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The treatment depends on the type or types of hepatitis C virus that are causing the infection. [57] Both during and at the end of treatment, blood tests are used to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment and subsequent cure.
Treatments of the common cold primarily involve medications and other therapies for symptomatic relief. [13] Getting plenty of rest, drinking fluids to maintain hydration, and gargling with warm salt water are reasonable conservative measures. [56] Much of the benefit from symptomatic treatment is, however, attributed to the placebo effect. [57]
The use of vitamin C in the inhibition and treatment of upper respiratory infections has been suggested since the initial isolation of vitamin C in the 1930s. Some evidence exists to indicate that it could be justified in persons exposed to brief periods of severe physical exercise and/or cold environments. [ 29 ]
Dengue infection's therapeutic management is simple, cost effective and successful in saving lives by adequately performing timely institutionalized interventions. Treatment options are restricted, while no effective antiviral drugs for this infection have been accessible to date. Patients in the early phase of the dengue virus may recover ...
Sore throats that are "non-group A streptococcus" are assumed to be caused by a viral infection. Sore throat is a common reason for people to visit their primary care doctors and the top reason for antibiotic prescriptions by primary care practitioners such as family doctors. [ 2 ]
Dec. 1—Mayo Clinic Health System on Thursday announced plans to move services from its HealthReach campus to the main Albert Lea hospital campus in 2024. Eric Crockett, regional chair of ...
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection caused by a group of enteroviruses. [10] It typically begins with a fever and feeling generally unwell. [10] This is followed a day or two later by flat discolored spots or bumps that may blister, on the hands, feet and mouth and occasionally buttocks and groin.
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