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… quickly and can cause death if left untreated. What are the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction? Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within … They will usually occur within 2 hours. While rare, symptoms can take up to a few hours to develop. Symptoms can …
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… of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? The symptoms of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may … health care provider. If you have diarrhea, drink lots of fluids to avoid dehydration. Infected people who prepare …
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… the surface of the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs … spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long as you remain untreated. Although … does not mean you have poor personal hygiene. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of scabies include a red rash and extreme …
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… infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery … fever Loss of appetite Fatigue Weight loss The intensity of symptoms may change during the course of the illness. …
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… is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, … anal sex. Sometimes a person with gonorrhea will have no symptoms. Even without symptoms, the infection passes easily … symptoms can include: Change in the amount and colour of fluid from the vagina Pain or a burning feeling while …
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… is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, … anal sex. Sometimes a person with chlamydia will have no symptoms. Even without symptoms, the infection passes easily … area. For men, symptoms can include: Clear or mucous-like fluid from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when …
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… or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and … ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle aches. Instead, … and Atasol®. You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of …
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… not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. Both men and women can get yeast infections. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection may include: vaginal …
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… bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter infection? Campylobacter … which means it usually ends without treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody … necessary. People with Campylobacter are advised to drink fluids to prevent dehydration from diarrhea. Image … …
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… that have already burrowed under your skin What are the symptoms? Symptoms can range from a mild irritation to a very severe, … or cause your skin to become infected. The severity of your symptoms will depend on how many larvae get on to your skin, …