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Oral antiviral medication
Just as there are antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, there are some anti-viral medications available to treat certain viral infections.
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Hi I just diagnosed with shingles. I am.also.on HIV medication ART. Is it Ok to take both antiviral medication at the same time? Thx
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Could I contract herpes from using someone with herpes personal intimate objects only hours after they use it on genitalia? Objects briefly cleaned, not sanitized by any means. Person is also on antiviral medication?
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Are there antiviral medication that is effective against west nile virus?
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In what way does antiviral medication lead to bacterial infections?
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I tested positive for COVID on the 14th. I feel horrible still. Im almost done Paxlovid antiviral medication. How can I feel better? I barely eat anything and my ribs are sore?
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Hi. I have been diagnosed with shingles, however it has been presenting this entire year. I have itchy bumps on my thigh, behind my elbows and sometimes near my eye, often with accompanying neauralgia. I have been on antiviral medication to no avail?
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I know certain medication like anti epileptic drugs can increase occurrence of acne. Is it a possibility that antivirals can have the same effect?
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How do you treat hepatitis C, if you are one of the few that don't clear the virus with antiviral medications?
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Shouldn't a person that is being treated for chronic Hepatitis B and taking antiviral medications tell their sexual partners about having this before sleeping with them?
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Hello, I been taking Tylenol because I have the flu as well as an antiviral medicine. I have to take an hcg test. How long do I have to wait for that medication to leave my body?
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