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Frequent infections
Frequent infections is a clinical finding in which a person gets infections more often than is typical. This can occur due to a weakened immune system, often due to immune system suppressing drugs or HIV infection.
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A 42-year old asked:
Frequent infections, what should I expect in workup?
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A 16-year old female asked about a female:
My friend is experiencing frequent infections. The following also describes her: Generalized weakness. What should she do?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Why do i have frequent infection after appendectomy? I had my surgery 3 months ago and the infection is cured with antibiotics, now i have the infection back?
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A female asked:
Large yellowish clumps from my vagina Frequent "infections" What to do or use? Been to docs..not helping.
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A 22-year old female asked:
Im going to be having a vaginal biopsy tomorrow for my frequent infections i was told there is a possibility of having a vaginal mass why is that?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I have a low WBC count 3000 since the age of 18 till 24 now with neutropenia ANC 1000 avg. Full neg workup no frequent infections, no known etiology?
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A 21-year old female asked:
K i don't know what its called but is it ok to still get pregnant if I have an overgrowth of yeast that results in skin rashes an frequent infections?
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A 19-year old female asked:
2 hard lumps on groin told was cyst 1 has grown 1 a purple colour, extreme fatigue & weakness and pellet like stool over 3 months& frequent infection?
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A male asked:
Can I request immunology labs (t-cell count, IgA/G/M) if I suspect weak immune system due to frequent infections? My PCP dismissed them as unjustified
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A 19-year old female asked:
Myperiods are prolonged, frequent infection all year (cold, cough, sinusitis, virus), very bloated (stomach looks like i'm pregnant), constipation, dizziness, pain everywhere, weak, what could this be?
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A 18-year old asked:
Could frequent infections with swollen lymph nodes be lymphoma? Wbc and lymphocytes are normal
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A 19-year old male asked:
Frequent infections (fortnightly fever), high WBC(16.2), normal lymphocytes(2.3), high granulocytes(13.100), high haemoglobin(17.30), normal platelets?
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A 33-year old female asked:
21mo boy w/ear tubes. Frequent infections. Bad infection now. 10 days omnicef&ciprodex didn't help.Rocephin (ceftriaxone) shots now. When should I see improvement?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I have had frequent infections, shingles 4 times in less than a year, swollen lymph nodes everywhere, itching all over(no rash), fatique, why?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I am experiencing frequent infections, night sweats, fatigue, fever (severity: moderate) , and bone pain. The following also describe me: Generalized weakness, Lethargy, and Persistent pain. What should I do?
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A 36-year old female asked:
What can cause high wbc (19.4), high platelets (600), high neutrophils (10829), and high lymphocytes (7123)? Symptoms include extreme fatigue, weight loss (45lbs within a year), hair loss, widespread pain, frequent infections, and dizziness?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I am experiencing frequent water infections that can last many weeks.
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A member asked:
What causes frequent throat infections?
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A 33-year old asked:
Could sex cause frequent yeast infection?
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A 38-year old asked:
Why is it that i get frequent yeast infection?
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A 34-year old asked:
What causes frequent kidney infections?
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A 31-year old female asked:
How to help prevent frequent bacteria infections?
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A 20-year old female asked:
How do I cure frequent yeast infections at home?
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A 33-year old asked:
Does intercourse cause frequent bladder infections?
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A 30-year old asked:
What is the cause of frequent respiratory infections?
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A 37-year old asked:
What could be the cause of frequent kidney infections?
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A 30-year old female asked:
What would be some causes for frequent yeast infections?
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A 39-year old asked:
What causes leukopenia and frequent respiratory infections?
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A 44-year old asked:
What causes frequent sinus infections?
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A 32-year old asked:
What disease is characterized by frequent bacterial infections?
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