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… disease”. It is a very severe bacterial infection that spreads quickly through the tissue (flesh) surrounding the … can sometimes occur at a distance from the wound. It can spread quickly up the affected arm, leg or other body part. … File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . How is it spread? Group A streptococcus bacteria spread by contact …
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… can be infected and have no symptoms. How is cyclosporiasis spread? The disease is spread through the "fecal-oral" route. Parasite eggs are … by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not spread directly from person to person. The parasite does not …
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… type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or … bacteria can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early stages of the infection …
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… Some patients may be given anti-viral drugs. How is it spread? In Canada, the virus has been found only in wild … as house mice, roof rats and Norway rats are not known to spread the virus. Hantavirus is mainly spread when deer mouse droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting …
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… abdomen, eyebrows, eyelashes, and facial hair. How are they spread? Pubic lice cannot jump or fly. Pubic lice are most often spread through close person-to-person contact, sexual contact, and may also spread by sharing clothing, bedding or towels of someone who …
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… It usually begins as an infection of the cervix, which then spreads to the uterus and fallopian tubes. The infection can spread beyond the reproductive organs into the tissues … a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make …
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… but not free, for people likely to come in contact with or spread the hepatitis A virus, including: Those who will be … is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected persons. It can be spread through close contact with an infected person, by …
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… #112 Febrile seizures (fever seizures) . How does roseola spread? Roseola is spread through saliva and tiny droplets of fluid from the … sneeze. It is not known how long children with roseola can spread the disease to others. What is the home treatment for …
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… as dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, reptiles and birds can all spread diseases to humans. Disease may be spread when … elderly People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your …
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… 6 to 72 hours and last 4 to 7 days. How is salmonellosis spread? The disease is spread through the “fecal-oral” route. Bacteria are shed in … Visits HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand Washing: Help Stop the Spread of Germs For information on the use of antibiotics, …
