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… heal and adjust. Most patients report a little discomfort during and after the surgery. Serious problems are not …
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… the Q fever bacteria in their flesh and body fluids. The highest numbers of these bacteria are found in tissues … and laboratories housing infected animals. People at higher risk for Q fever include: Farmers, ranchers and farm … who are in contact with goats, sheep and cattle, especially during the birthing process Stockyard workers Livestock …
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… break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, form …
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… story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in the rearview mirror to …
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… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …
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… help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… through their years of very rapid growth and development. During periods of exciting development or changes, your …
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… wingless insects that live on the scalp, feeding on blood. They lay eggs (nits) on hair close to the scalp that …
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… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Haemophilus influenzae type b infection is spread by …
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… and may die from influenza and its complications during years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. … care provider if you have a condition that puts you at higher risk of complications and you develop influenza-like …
