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… Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC … PDF Document English What is variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)? Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) is … How is vCJD treated? There is currently no cure for vCJD. Treatment involves supporting the patient with physical and …
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… can cause health concerns. People with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children …
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… adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) People who are pregnant and their …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak … your local health unit’s contact information. What is the treatment? You can treat both TB infection and TB disease. …
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… cigar have higher health risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Even if users do not inhale, …
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… regular medical care, such as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new … contact or unprotected sexual intercourse. Is there any treatment for HTLV-1 infection? There is currently no treatment that will get rid of the virus once you are …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals to humans. It exists all … lasts less than 2 weeks and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver … rarely, if ever, spreads from person to person. What is the treatment for Q fever? Most people who get Q fever recover …
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… weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and … tested for generic E. coli contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for …
