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The tragedy of his particular case is that if he had had his sister's kidney, he would have been fine … lymphoma, or indeed any type of haematological cancer, is an absolute contra-indication for transplantation.
Transplant patients given kidneys from donor with cancer 2011
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Louis Gooren used to work, even considers not having any psychological problems other than a cross-gender identification a contra-indication for being TS.
Venting Zoe Brain 2007
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- Diarrhoea is not a contra-indication, but it is preferable to give a supplementary dose once the child is cured.
Chapter 4 1993
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- Pregnancy: no contra-indication, except in case of pre-eclampsia; with caesarian sections, there is a risk of the newborn having respiratory problems.
Chapter 4 1993
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- Pregnancy: avoid (in most cases, the treatment can wait until the end of the pregnancy) - Lactation: no contra-indication
Chapter 4 1993
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- Pregnancy: this vaccine can be administered to pregnant women only if there is a major risk of infection (epidemic) - Lactation: no contra-indication
Chapter 4 1993
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- Pregnancy: no contra-indication (do not exceed the therapeutic doses) - Lactation: no contra-indication
Chapter 4 1993
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- Pregnancy: prevention: avoid, give a single dose just after delivery treatment: do not exceed a dose of 10,000 Odd (risk of fetal malformation) - Lactation: no contra-indication
Chapter 4 1993
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Pregnancy: no contra-indication (avoid prolonged use) - Lactation: no contra-indication
Chapter 4 1993
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- Pregnancy: no contra-indication (do not exceed the therapeutic doses) - Lactation: no contra-indication
Chapter 4 1993
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