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… environment or infected people. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets such as … rodents, reptiles and birds can all spread diseases to humans. Disease may spread when …
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… 54 What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus … It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. It’s most common in late winter to …
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… child and make sure they wash their hands properly. For more information on hand … zoo or open farm and not while you are there Wear sturdy boots or shoes while at the petting zoo. This will help prevent you and your child from slipping and …
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… Condition Basics What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. You can get Lyme disease if you're bitten by an infected tick. …
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… passes infection on to you. Zoonosis may be caused by a bacteria , virus , or fungus , or … swelling, diarrhea, and sometimes painful skin irritation. You can get these tiny worms … Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Leslie Tengelsen PhD, DVM - Zoonotic …
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… and conditions in this section. Disease and Injury Prevention Disease and Injury Prevention Diseases and Conditions …
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… emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Put direct, steady pressure on … emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Sometimes people don't want to … emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Put direct, steady pressure on …
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… the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) of mammals, including humans. It is … (RPEP). These shots help the body's immune system destroy the disease in its early … the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) of mammals, including humans. It is …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? 1 Get the … Get the facts Your options Treat Alzheimer's disease with medicines for as long as they are … to remember Medicines can't cure Alzheimer's disease, but they can slow it down for a while …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? 1 Get the … surgery to relieve symptoms of Dupuytren's disease. Try other treatments instead, such as … restore, the use of your hands. Dupuytren's disease sometimes comes back after surgery. …