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… Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch mite. Scabies is common and highly contagious. The human itch mite burrows … and for as long as you remain untreated. Although less common, scabies can be spread by sharing clothes, towels or … within a few days. How do I know I have scabies? The most common sign of scabies is intense itching that is worse at …
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… particularly in rural areas, where hepatitis A is common Immigrants from countries where hepatitis A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners …
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… It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. It’s most common in late winter to early spring. What are the symptoms … all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease that differ from other … hands, feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually …
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… with weakened immune systems, such as those with certain types of cancers or taking certain medications, may not be …
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… is no safe kind of alcohol to drink during pregnancy. All types of alcohol, including beer, wine, spirits, coolers and …
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… through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. In day care settings Shigella … with shigellosis swims in it. Sexual contact Certain types of sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This …
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… treatable. What can affect my child’s hearing? The most common causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: … the middle ear Wax build-up that blocks the ear canal Some common causes of permanent hearing loss in children include: … and looks in the direction of sounds Recognizes words for common items such as cup, juice or shoe Begins to respond to …
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… much. What are the different forms of iron? There are 2 types of iron found in foods: Heme iron is found in meat, …
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… outside of an outbreak are difficult to identify. Most types of illnesses spread by water can also be spread by …
