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… Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and bloating … every year in the spring and summer, B.C. residents are affected by outbreaks of Cyclospora infection. These …
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… wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often there is sudden onset of pain and swelling with … at the site of a wound. Fever may also occur. The pain is often far greater than you would expect from the wound or … at a distance from the wound. It can spread quickly up the affected arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection …
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… the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are affected. Up to 1 in 5 people who get tetanus may die. … brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. Pertussis can cause severe coughing that often ends with a whooping sound before the next breath. …
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… years of age. The first symptoms of rotavirus infection are often fever and vomiting, followed by diarrhea and stomach … if the diarrhea or vomiting is severe and happens often. If this is not treated, the child may die. Rotavirus … This can happen when handling diapers. Washing your hands often with soap and water is the best way to prevent the …
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… or in institutional settings. Those who abuse are most often family members such as a person’s spouse or children, … sense of dignity and self-worth. Emotional abuse is often used to control an older person Financial abuse is the … Individuals who cause abuse and neglect to older adults often threaten, harass or intimidate them. They may cause …
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… brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. The bacteria are easily spread by … contact. Pertussis can cause severe coughing that often ends with a whooping sound before the next breath. … the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are affected. Up to 1 in 5 people who get tetanus may die. Polio …
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… and in foods cooked to 74°C and higher Wash your hands often if you have been cleaning up after a flood, especially …
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… such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in processed foods because they are less likely … palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and …
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… scratching the bites to prevent infection and keep the affected area clean. Using antiseptic creams or lotions, as … places where bed bugs can hide: Vacuum the following areas often: Under and behind all furniture, especially bedroom … pest management professional. Pest control companies often employ chemical insecticides or extremely high heat, …