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Search Topics We found about 181 results for The Immune System Immune System Provides links to information about theimmunesystem. Includes info about immunizations, HIV and autoimmune disorders, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness Learn about COVID-19 and how to help protect yourself if you're at high risk for getting very sick from the virus. Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Discusses lupus, an autoimmune disorder. Focuses on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Covers treatment with medicines like corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and antimalarials. Discusses the importance of good self-care. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systemic Symptoms Importance of Immunizations Why Get Your Older Child or Teen Immunized? Learn how immunizations protect your child, your family, and your community. Immunizations Why Get Your Child Immunized? Learn how immunizations protect your child, your family, and your community. Immunizations and Pregnancy Helping Children During Immunizations Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Discusses HIV, a virus that attacks white blood cells called CD4+ cells which are an important part of theimmunesystem. Covers symptoms and stages of infection, including last stage called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Covers HIV treatment. Immunizations for Premature Infants Immunizations That May Cause Fever Immunoglobulin Zika Virus Staph Infection Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex) Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Discusses primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Looks at causes and symptoms. Covers how it is diagnosed and treated. Also looks at symptoms of advanced liver damage such as variceal bleeding and osteoporosis. Celiac Disease Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test Addison's Disease Ulcerative Colitis Discusses ulcerative colitis, a common type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum. Covers symptoms and what happens as the disease progresses. Offers home treatment tips. Discusses treatment with medicine and surgery. Sepsis (Septic Shock) Sarcoidosis Valley Fever Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Guillain-Barré Syndrome What Is Sepsis? Find out what sepsis is, how it happens, and how it's treated at the hospital. Pseudomonas Infection Autoimmune Disease Tests Nonallergic Rhinitis Rubella (German Measles) Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) Swollen Lymph Nodes Tissue Type Test Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate) C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test CD4+ Count Test Chikungunya Fever Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye Acquired Von Willebrand Disease Hospital Isolation Rooms Understand how an isolation room protects you and those around you. Gallium Scan Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Test Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Cold Agglutinins Test Multi-Organ Transplants Teaches basic information about multi-organ transplants, including why they are done, how well they work, and what the risks are. Psoriatic Arthritis Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) Discusses rare flesh-eating bacterial infection. Includes info on Fournier gangrene. Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Looks at treatment with medicine, surgery, and oxygen therapy. Covers treatment for complications caused by the infection. Peanut Allergy Rheumatoid Arthritis: Classification Criteria Coombs Test Fever: Here's Help Take a minute to find out what it means when you have a fever. Travel Health Crohn's Disease Discusses Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Covers symptoms, which include diarrhea and abdominal pain. Discusses treatment with medicines, including corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and biologics. Also covers treatment with surgery. Mononucleosis (Mono) Discusses mononucleosis (also called mono or the kissing disease) caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Covers symptoms including high fever, severe sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes (swollen glands), tonsils, and spleen. Offers home treatment and prevention tips. Chickenpox (Varicella) Discusses vaccine-preventable illness that causes itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. Covers home treatment, including resting and taking medicines to reduce fever, itching. Includes info on shingles. Polymyalgia Rheumatica Covers symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica, which include muscle pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Covers how this condition is treated. Rheumatoid Arthritis Covers causes and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with medicine, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Discusses things you can do at home to relieve your symptoms and help control the disease. Includes importance of regular checkups. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Neck Symptoms Sjögren's Syndrome Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Discusses methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a type of staph bacteria. Covers how it is spread. Discusses antibiotic resistance of MRSA. Covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Covers long-lasting skin problem that is also known as atopic dermatitis. Looks at symptoms like dry skin, itching, and a red, raised rash. Covers treatments including using moisturizing creams and medicines. Notes that there are no known prevention methods. Preventing Tetanus Infections Temporal Artery Biopsy Scleroderma Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy Shingles Discusses shingles, a condition caused by the virus that causes chickenpox (herpes zoster). Discusses who is most likely to get it. Describes how shingles rash causes pain and the treatment for it. Includes info on the shingles vaccine. Viral Tests Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Covers the causes and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, also called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with NSAIDs, physical therapy, and possibly shots of steroid medicine. Includes tips for helping your child cope with JIA. Thrush HIV: Stages of Infection Tetanus Discusses tetanus, also called lockjaw. Looks at cause by bacteria infection that makes a poison that causes severe muscle spasms. Looks at how bacteria enter the body through wound or cut. Covers vaccine shots (immunizations) to prevent tetanus. Psoriasis Includes info on psoriasis, a chronic skin disorder. Covers causes and symptoms, including scaly patches on the knees, elbows, and scalp. Includes info on what increases your risk. Covers treatment with creams and oral medicines. Offers home treatment tips. Allergy Shots for Asthma Complications of Lupus Preventing Sepsis After You Leave the Hospital After a hospital stay, it's important to prevent sepsis and watch for signs of it. Learn how. Allergies to Insect Stings Explains allergies to insect stings. Covers symptoms. Discusses local and systemic reactions. Covers diagnosis and treatment options. Offers home treatment tips. Lupus: Criteria for Diagnosis HIV Viral Load HIV: Why Healthy Eating Matters Resistance to HIV Medicines HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Opportunistic Infections in HIV HIV: Nonprogressors and HIV-Resistant People HIV and Weight Loss HIV and Fatigue Organ Transplants: Antirejection Medicines Lupus: Healthy Eating Complement Test Antibody Tests for Lupus HIV Treatment in Children Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Hepatitis C Viral Load Test Learn about a hepatitis C viral load test, including what it is, why it's done, and what the results mean. AIDS-Related Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] HIV Viral Load Test Allergy Shots for Insect Stings Explains what immunotherapy is and why it is done. Lists specific allergies treated by immunotherapy. Covers how it is done, how well it works, and what to expect after treatment. Covers things that increase risk. Celiac Disease Antibodies Test Results 1-181 of 181
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