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… Living well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, … a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic (lifelong) infection. … to spread if blood is present in those fluids. If you are living with HCV, you can reduce the chance of passing the …
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… on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Those who are …
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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated … is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to … oral medicines that can slow down the progression of liver injury and reduce the chance of liver cancer, but there is …
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… death CJD is very rare, but approximately 40 to 90 people living in Canada die from it each year. CJD can be found in … made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s …
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… pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group … on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Children …
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… occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD … made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the …
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… drinking straws, or pieces of wire, can cause an eye injury Teach children to sit at least 3 metres (8 to 10 … with 99 to 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection Not have cord or string attachments. Cord and string attachments are not recommended due to the …
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… that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the … Tripping over a child while transporting food Appliance cords such as kettles and slow cookers that children can … mug with a screw-on-lid for hot drinks Keep appliance cords out of reach and appliances away from the edge of the …
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… leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), or have inflammation of the spinal cord that causes weakness of the legs, backache, loss of …
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… can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment available? Yes. …
