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… are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on body hair, usually in the pubic area. They are also called …
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… increases the chances of exposure to that child's blood or body fluids. Staff or residents in a community group home … pharmacists and others who may have contact with blood and body fluids in their jobs. Anyone who is not eligible for a … one infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. This includes an accidental or intentional poke …
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… with hepatitis B, the virus is very likely to stay in the body forever. If the virus stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including … B is spread by contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is …
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… after being infected. Symptoms may include fever, headache, body aches, fatigue and sometimes a rash on the body. These symptoms generally last about 1 week, but they … your clothing do not contact the bird, its blood, or other body fluids or feces Dispose of the bird according to local …
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… treatment for diarrhea is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced … drinking beverages that will replace the electrolytes or body salts being lost. Use a pre-packaged oral rehydration …
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… need to remove it as soon as possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you find one tick. There … a hold of the tick as close to its mouth as possible. The body of the tick will be above your skin. Do not touch the … twist the tick because this may separate the head from the body. It is very important to make sure that all of the …
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… unable to breathe. If the airway is partly blocked, the body tries to clear the airway by coughing. If the airway is …
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… may be itchy. Bed bugs usually bite exposed parts of the body (not covered by clothes), such as the face, neck, arms … bed bugs? Look for the following signs: Bite marks on your body, particularly around your face, neck, arms and hands … and other items that come in close contact with your body. The staining is from their feces and the blood from …
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… sexual activities that permit sexual fluids to enter your body Injury prevention Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent …
