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… develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and produce toxins (poisons). It can quickly … individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup are at higher risk of TSS, tampons and menstrual cups do not cause … the lowest absorbency that you need. The risk of TSS is higher with super absorbent tampons Not leaving your …
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… cycle as parasites in the bodies of water snails and in the blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. … in B.C., and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be at higher risk because: They are constantly getting wet without …
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… spread from the gut to other parts of the body such as the blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO … chances of becoming sick with CPO are low. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or …
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… Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant … SA infection like a boil or skin abscess. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or intensive use of antibiotics. You may also be at higher risk if you have had intensive hospital care or …
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… include: Watery diarrhea, which in serious cases may become bloody Nausea Vomitiing Stomach cramps Mild fever The … a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a … a serious E. coli infection, you may need hospitalization, blood transfusion and dialysis. For more information For …
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… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …
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… to disinfect it. Water boils at a lower temperature at higher elevations Filtering the water through a mechanical … that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry and spread …
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… wingless insects that live on the scalp, feeding on blood. They lay eggs (nits) on hair close to the scalp that …
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… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Haemophilus influenzae type b infection is spread by …
