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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, … infected with Salmonella Animal bites: Animal bites and scratches are sources of infection because the mouths and …
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… Cryptococcal disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink … including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a weakened … Yes. Treatment consists of 6 to 12 months of antifungal medications. In most cases the disease can be treated …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … including people. While most tick bites do not result in disease, some do. Ticks live in tall grass and wooded areas. … Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications. … Tick bites and disease …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 … mild. However, some people are at risk of serious complications if they become infected, including: Those with … please visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Prevent scratching by trimming fingernails, and wear gloves at night …
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… Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC … 55a Download PDF Document English What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)? Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative, fatal disease of the …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … to be infected and have no symptoms. What are the complications? Dehydration (loss of body fluids) is the most common complication of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if …
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… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … back pain Nausea or vomiting What are the potential complications? If you are treated early in the infection, you are less likely to have complications. The potential complications from PID can include: …
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… Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC … been 19 reported cases of BSE in cows. No part of these cattle has entered the human food supply. None of the … autopsy. In individuals with vCJD, life-threatening complications tend to develop approximately 2 years after initial …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File … diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism or diabetes Recent close contact … many cases, streptococcus skin infections can be a complication of chickenpox. Everyone who has not had chickenpox or …
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… Visiting a petting zoo or open farm can be a fun and educational event, but any contact with animals needs to be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from … carry germs that can spread if an animal bites, licks or scratches you. When you milk cows, feed animals or …
