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Infections and infectious diseases

Find out everything you need to know about infections, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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C. diff: what you need to know
Learn about the bacteria responsible for almost 500,000 infections in the U.S. each year.

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What’s the difference between hepatitis A, B, and C?
Each type of liver disease starts as an acute infection, but two of them can become chronic illnesse...

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Does the flu shot really save lives?
Learn why the seasonal flu vaccine is so important, who is at greatest risk for flu-related complica...

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Learn the best time to get your flu shot—and 5 other important facts
Get the facts—and avoid common myths—so you can avoid getting the flu this season....

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What vaccinations are important for older adults?
Learn about vaccines that can help prevent serious illness in adults ages 50 and older.

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5 things that make hepatitis C worse
Hep C can be treated, but these factors can cause more damage to your liver.

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What you need to know about drug-resistant UTIs
Urinary tract infections are common and some are becoming more difficult to treat.

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What to know about Legionnaires’ disease
Learn more about this potentially deadly form of pneumonia.

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Treating hep C: being honest about recreational drug use
How drug and alcohol use may interfere with getting cured of hep C.

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How to emotionally support someone with hep C
Learn simple and appreciated ways to help someone cope with hepatitis C.