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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… aureus (SA) is a bacterium found in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most … these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA … hands long enough, sing the ABC song). Use a paper towel to dry your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… are tiny insects that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry … bite. Check your whole body for ticks, including folds of skin. If you find a tick attached to your skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping it with a …

Burns and scalds in young children

… mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they develop), so burns and scalds can … cool the burn for 1 minute, then cover with a clean, dry sheet and call 9-1-1 Never put home remedies, such as …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? … is group A streptococcus. These bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many … wash it well in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a bandage. How is it treated? Antibiotics are an …

Vitamin D and your health

… vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made by darker skin Season: little or none is made in the winter Sunscreen: …

Head lice

… any eggs and remove them after the second treatment. The itching may last for 7 to 10 days, even after successful … could be considered for cleaning in hot soapy water, and dry them in a hot dryer for 15 minutes. Items that can not be washed can be …

Urethritis

… the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the tube that urine … less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts …

Gonorrhea

… from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the tube that urine … cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a … less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital …

Chlamydia

… from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the tube that urine … cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a … less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… the mouth and the throat, the female genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) … Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause … seconds using warm water and soap, and use a paper towel to dry your hands. If your hands are not visibly dirty and you …