HIV is a viral infection that slowly weakens your immune system. The virus kills a type of white blood cell called CD4. A normal CD4 count ranges from 500 to 2,000. You have HIV when your CD4 count ranges from 200 to 500. You have AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) when your...
Radioactive iodine may be given to damage cells in your thyroid. This may help to decrease thyroid hormone levels or to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy uses x-rays or gamma rays to treat cancer. Radiation kills cancer cells and may stop the cancer from spreading. It may be given with...
Antibiotics are medicines that help stop infections caused by bacteria. They do this by killing the bacteria or by keeping them from copying themselves or reproducing. The word antibiotic means “against life.” Any drug that kills germs in your body is technically an antibiotic, but most people...
Amoxil is an antibiotic drug from penicillin group that combats and kills bacteria in body and prevent them from growing. Amoxil is prescribed for wide range of common infections caused by bacteria such as: ear infection, bladder infections, gonorrhea, tonsils, throat, lungs infections, bronchitis...
Diphtheria is a highly contagious infection caused by bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which produces a toxin that makes people ill. That toxin kills healthy tissue within the respiratory system, causing problems with the nose and throat. ...
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Thaw foods in the refrigerator, and use them promptly. Do not refreeze foods if they have been thawed all the way. Don’t set out eggs, meats, poultry, seafood, or milk at room temperature for long. Cooking kills bacteria. Use a thermometer to make sure meats are cooked to safe ...
"transitioned to fully cooked poultry recipes to eliminate any potential risk. Cooking raw products to an internal temperature of 165 degrees kills bacteria and viruses, including H5N1, according to the CDC. These new recipes will be in place indefinitely and will be available starting next week....
Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic which kills most bacteria. In the UK chlorhexidine mouthwashes are licensed for 30 days' use and arenot recommended for routine use. This systematic review suggests that chlorhexidine mouthwash may be considered as an addition to usual care for people with mild gum...
Wen:It is safe to drink milk that has been pasteurized. The process of pasteurization kills bacteria and viruses, including any influenza viruses that may be present in the milk. Similarly, it is safe to eat poultry, including chicken and eggs, that have been properly handled and cooked. ...