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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In …
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… the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it … treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms … necessary. People with Campylobacter are advised to drink fluids to prevent dehydration from diarrhea. Image … …
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… In rare cases, the bacteria may enter other parts of the body including the lungs, joints, and the membranes around … the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue … include fever and redness of the skin, shock due to low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, and severe muscle pain. …
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… It can spread quickly up the affected arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – the … enough. This is because necrotizing fasciitis cuts off the blood supply to body tissue, and the antibiotics must be carried by blood to the infected site to work. Surgery, combined with …
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… method) Non-contact infrared thermometers (NCITs) measure body temperature from a specific distance by sensing the … armpit Tuck your child’s arm snugly (closely) against their body Leave the thermometer in place for about 1 minute, … What can I do if my child has a fever? Offer plenty of fluids Encourage your child to rest Remove extra blankets or …
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… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … need to remove it as soon as possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you find one tick. There …
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… can include: Changes in the amount and/or color of fluid from the vagina Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting … treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, … there is a chance that the infection will stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s). If …
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… and enjoyable as possible, always consider the following precautions: Cleanliness and disinfection It is the owner’s … tub or pool. This helps keep the water free of germs and body oils, resulting in the use of less disinfectant. If you … some drugs can cause drowsiness. They can also lower the body’s resistance to the effects of overheating. Walk, do …
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… system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Have active … or by kissing. It also spreads through contact with the fluid from chickenpox or shingles blisters. Children with …
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… affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and … in the lungs include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, … general health may mean further TB testing such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is …
