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… inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even … dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could have tiny amounts of blood on them From a pregnant person to … with symptoms around 6 weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become infected again in the …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … Canada from at risk areas will need anti-malaria medication when visiting or returning to at risk areas.y How can I … coils in the evening in well-ventilated areas Sleep in places with screened windows and doors. Use air …
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… and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, … eczema. What are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will have a skin rash that looks like a group of small blisters … severe pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your …
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… seizures. Infected animals usually die within 10 days from when they first appear sick. Bats infected with rabies may … also act strangely. Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may not be normal. … White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally normally. Some of the signs described above may …
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… virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? … school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in people who were …
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… Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are foods that have specific nutrients added to them. Why is folate … for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People … growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this tube does not close completely and the brain or …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. … Be sure your children get all their vaccines on time. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others …
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… including death. Water-borne infections can spread when animal or human feces containing these pathogens get … pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, using heat, … water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal …
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… visit developing countries may get traveller's diarrhea. You may be at increased risk of complications from traveller's diarrhea if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure … by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, swimming or …
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… their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or blisters, or … fingers, joints, throat, colon, liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a history of … A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep and rest, exercise, and reducing stress may help limit …
