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… that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find … with the parasite. What are the symptoms? It is possible to have trichomoniasis and not have any symptoms. For women …
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… around them, and the environment they live in. Children have the same feelings as adults. They may not know the … am feeling sad because Grandma can’t come for a visit. You haven’t done anything wrong.” Notice cues that say distress … such as developing new skills and abilities. They have to learn everything – how to crawl, walk, talk and be …
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… skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can … chances of becoming infected with VRE are low, even if you have been in contact with someone with VRE. You may be at higher risk if you have been treated with frequent doses of vancomycin before, …
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… feel depends on where the TB bacteria are growing. When you have TB infection in the lungs you might spread TB bacteria … If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% chance of developing TB disease over your … of TB disease. Talk to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes …
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… In the long term, people exposed to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, … Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and … in the following ways: Babies who breathe second-hand smoke have a greater chance of dying from Sudden Infant Death …
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… with Yersinia bacteria. Outbreaks of yersiniosis have been linked to untreated water, contaminated pork and … their hands or fingers in, or near, their mouth after they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the … and yersiniosis can be misdiagnosed as appendicitis. If you have severe cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care …
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… Hospital emergency departments and ambulance attendants have used it for decades to reverse opioid overdose. Naloxone has no effect if you have not taken opioids. It will not get you “high” and does not cause addiction or dependence. If you have developed a tolerance to opioids, naloxone may cause …
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… an even longer illness. A person can be infected and have no symptoms. How is cyclosporiasis spread? The disease … by outbreaks of Cyclospora infection. These outbreaks have been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh … water when travelling How is cyclosporiasis treated? If you have prolonged or severe diarrhea, see your health care …
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… talk and eventually to read and write. It is important to have your child’s hearing tested if you ever have concerns that they are not hearing well or talking … are usually the first to notice if there is a problem. Have your child’s hearing tested by an audiologist if you …
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… 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been more than 200 cases of vCJD reported worldwide. Most cases have occurred in the United Kingdom (UK). A few cases of vCJD have been reported in Canada but these people were infected …
