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… person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get sick with a mild form of the … with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and … a sandbox, place a secure lid on it to prevent cats from using it as a litter box Do not eat raw or undercooked meat …
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… cycle as parasites in the bodies of water snails and in the blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. … in B.C., and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who … sleepy. Antihistamines may stimulate the nervous system, causing hyperactivity Take shallow, lukewarm baths with 3 …
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… Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant … the numbers carried on the skin and the chance of it causing an infection. If you have an MRSA infection, you can … SA infection like a boil or skin abscess. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or …
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… of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and swab of your salivary glands inside your …
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… include: Watery diarrhea, which in serious cases may become bloody Nausea Vomitiing Stomach cramps Mild fever The … before preparing food, after handling raw meat, and after using the toilet as E.coli can be spread to others through … a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a …
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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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… wingless insects that live on the scalp, feeding on blood. They lay eggs (nits) on hair close to the scalp that … 10 days apart. In this case, consider a full treatment plan using a topical treatment of a different type. Irritation …
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… need further TB testing. Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray …
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… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Haemophilus influenzae type b infection is spread by …
