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… is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may … on the tongue or on the gums. A day or 2 later, small red spots may appear on the palms of the hands or fingers, soles … encephalitis (swelling of the brain) are very rare. Peeling skin and loss of fingernails or toenails have also been …
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… is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and … the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue … peel off. Other symptoms include red swollen lips and red spots on the tongue, sometimes called strawberry tongue. …
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… rash lasts about 4 to 7 days. There may also be small white spots inside the mouth. Symptoms can start as soon as 7 days … globulin contains antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person's immune system … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. …
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… a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? … fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully understood why group A streptococcus bacteria sometimes … enough. This is because necrotizing fasciitis cuts off the blood supply to body tissue, and the antibiotics must be …
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… at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from … Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no …
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… vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can … vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some human … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … that can cause disease. The final preparation of TIg undergoes more testing to ensure that there are no known … mostly found in the soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut, scrape or wound, they produce a poison …
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… amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … that can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more testing to ensure no known infectious viruses … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B have no …
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… from yellow‑white to reddish‑brown. Bed bugs feed on the blood of humans and animals. Unlike parasites, such as fleas … react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare cases, people can have severe … where bed bugs can hide: Vacuum the following areas often: Under and behind all furniture, especially bedroom …
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… ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. … through the air by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe … fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. …
