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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… , and about 16 per cent die. Some people are at a slightly higher risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are … care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment …

Prenatal ultrasound

… doctor, midwife or nurse practitioner. They must be done by properly trained practitioners who have special knowledge … (NT) ultrasound. This NT ultrasound is done along with blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care … chance is mostly eliminated if you consistently take HIV medicines to reduce the amount of virus in your body. HIV …

Tick bites and disease

… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … since Lyme disease is such a serious disease, it is worth taking steps to avoid being bitten. Other diseases passed on …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can …

Yellow fever vaccine

… be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is a serious and …

A better immunization experience for your child

… use words that lessen anxiety - for example, "you may feel pressure, squeezing, or poking". Do not use words such as …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of … is a concern about rabies Your pet's diet: Feed your pet high-quality pet foods It is best to avoid feeding your pet …

Genital herpes

… touching their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or … (around the genitals, anus or mouth) or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a … to your health care provider about suppressive therapy (taking an antiviral drug every day) to help prevent passing …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have higher risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk due to …