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… is very small, but it can happen. A stroke results in brain injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has … damage. For example, meningococcal disease can cause brain damage, kidney damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. …
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… virus. It can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may …
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… meningitis, an infection of the lining that covers the brain. It can also cause septicemia, an infection of the … 1 may die. Permanent complications of infection include brain damage and deafness. Hib bacteria can also cause a …
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… and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact brain development, disrupt cognitive function, and can permanently alter the parts of the brain that control attention, learning and memory It's …
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… HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can … either of these are detected, the HIV test result is “reactive” or positive, indicating the presence of the HIV … Although HIV is a life-long infection, you can still live a healthy and productive life. However, getting early and …
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… it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own … you have a sexually transmitted infection and are sexually active, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s). This …
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… or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy …
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… for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? …
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… is called an acute HBV infection. Less than 5 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most …
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… lead poisoning and other issues such as anemia and impaired brain and nervous system functions. Currently there is no …