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  • Rubella (German Measles) - Home Treatment

    Article
    10/02/06, Healthwise

    Home treatment for rubella includes drinking extra fluids so you do not become dehydrated and getting plenty of rest. Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, may help relieve fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger tha

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  • Fifth Disease - Home Treatment

    Article
    03/07/07, Healthwise

    For normally healthy people, home treatment for fifth disease consists of taking measures to keep them comfortable until their symptoms go away. Suggestions include:

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  • E. coli Infection - Home Treatment

    Article
    06/27/06, Healthwise

    Home treatment of infection with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria consists of keeping yourself comfortable and preventing the spread of the bacteria. If you are not infected, take steps to prevent infection.

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  • Thrush - Home Treatment

    Article
    03/30/06, Healthwise

    Thrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a

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  • Infectious Mononucleosis - Home Treatment

    Article
    09/19/07, Healthwise

    Self-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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  • Rabies - Home Treatment

    Article
    09/19/06, Healthwise

    Home 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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  • Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Home Treatment

    Article
    03/28/06, Healthwise

    Home treatment for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) focuses on avoiding exposure to rodents and getting immediate medical attention if you become ill after exposure. If you have symptoms such as a fever and muscle pain and

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  • Measles (Rubeola) - Home Treatment

    Article
    04/23/07, Healthwise

    Plenty of rest at home is usually the best treatment for measles.

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  • Tuberculosis (TB) - Home Treatment

    Article
    05/16/07, Healthwise

    Home treatment for tuberculosis (TB) focuses on taking the medications correctly to reduce the risk of developing multidrug-resistant TB. Keep all your medical appointments, take your medications as prescribed, and report any side

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  • Chickenpox (Varicella) - Home Treatment

    Article
    06/13/06, Healthwise

    Most healthy children, teens, and adults with chickenpox (varicella) need only home treatment. However, all adults with chickenpox need to see a health professional.

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