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… can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body … is an antibiotic medication that is used to treat serious infections caused by organisms that are resistant to other …
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… in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By protecting yourself from extreme heat, you can help reduce … your body cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you …
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… get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as skin and wound infections. Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. …
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… episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a few years after moving …
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… How can I protect myself? The best ways to prevent infection from hantavirus is to avoid contact with deer …
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… 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Vietnamese What is syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, … or rectum when a sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, such as blood, semen or vaginal fluid Sharing sex …
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… What are the complications? Dehydration (loss of body fluids) is the most common complication of hand, foot and … stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the lining that covers the brain) and … disease can be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn …
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… Breastfeed your baby Breastfeed your baby, as this protects against SIDS and has many other benefits. Breastfeeding is …
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… Vietnamese What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus … provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a mild infection. Children with impetigo will have little … touches the rash and then touches another person, the infection can be passed on. Impetigo also spreads by …
