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… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and …
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… Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections. These include meningitis, an infection of the … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some …
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… There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on through the use of HBIg. … testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people …
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… encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin from scratching. Encephalitis can … is breastfeeding, feed your baby more often. Keep fingernails short and clean, and cover hands with gloves or socks …
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… and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show no symptoms of a rash. Symptoms can appear …
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… for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of … The bacteria can cause serious and life-threatening infections of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), …
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… eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious … chickenpox include pneumonia, encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, …
