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… Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. … cases. Syphilis can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater … sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The secondary stage …
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… your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is … seeds or hemp hearts on yogurt or oatmeal If you have kidney disease, or take medication to lower blood pressure, … is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke and several …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. … to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak …
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… that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, …
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… or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, liver failure, liver cancer …
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… new strains. In elderly people and people who have certain chronic health conditions, the vaccines may not prevent … As well, people at any stage of pregnancy who have chronic medical conditions are also at much higher risk of …
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… questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically … is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Illicit drug users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease including predialysis, hemodialysis, or …
