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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink … that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United … about 1 out of 3 people with HPS have died. Is there a treatment? There is no specific treatment, medication or …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chronic hepatitis? Chronic hepatitis is an inflammation of … hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may …
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… Cryptococcal disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink … virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If … in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment available? Yes. Treatment consists of 6 to 12 …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … a few hours to a day or two days after the bite What is the treatment? There are currently no vaccines licensed in … can be treated with antibiotics. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications. … Tick bites and …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 … if they become infected, including: Those with chronic hemolytic anemias (such as sickle cell disease) can … with weakened immune systems due to disease or medical treatment Pregnant people, as they can pass the infection …
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… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … each time a person has a pelvic infection. What is the treatment for PID? The usual treatment for PID is antibiotics. In some cases, PID may be …
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… Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC … 55a Download PDF Document English What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)? Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, … How do you treat CJD? There is currently no cure for CJD. Treatment involves physical and occupational therapies. A …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … animals, the environment or infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases … People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File … How is it treated? Antibiotics are an important part of the treatment for necrotizing fasciitis. However, antibiotics on … weakened immune system due to disease or medical treatment Chronic diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, …
