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… a watertight, underground container used for receiving, treating and settling human waste. The solids settle to the … Improper or insufficient maintenance may result in system failure and require costly repairs or replacement. A failing …
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… out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these … (BSE). It is thought to be passed to humans from eating cow parts infected with BSE prions. For more …
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… or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported … provider if you: Were diagnosed with inflammation of the heart (myocarditis or pericarditis) by a physician after a … with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, symptoms of …
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… so you can have them without knowing. Finding and treating an STI early has benefits: It reduces the chances of … disease and infertility from STIs, or immune system failure from advanced HIV disease If you have an STI, your … of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. Treating STIs and HIV lessens the chance of HIV being …
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… other parts of the body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory diseases, including emphysema and … If you have medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a management plan developed with your …
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… after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating Headache Muscle pain Malaise (a general sick feeling) … weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at an increased risk of endocarditis, an inflammation of the heart. People who get Q fever while pregnant are more likely …
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… age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. …
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… health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and … one year of quitting, your risk of having a smoking-related heart attack decreases by half. 10 years after quitting, … support to guide your quit. Features include: Creating a personalized online quit plan Motivational support …
