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… . It affects the digestive tract and, in serious cases, the kidneys. There are many strains of E. coli , and most are … called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which can result in kidney failure, anemia and internal bleeding. HUS can be … weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and …
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… decreased mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is … who live alone or who are socially isolated People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental …
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… regular medical care, such as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, …
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… at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are not severe and if … is treated with antibiotics. If taken during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the … with pertussis can be given an antibiotic to prevent the disease. This includes infants less than 1 year of age and …
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… These infections are called invasive group A streptococcal disease (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection … can also cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever and a form of kidney disease called glomerulonephritis. What are the … older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent …
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… HCV. About 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic (lifelong) infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach … some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), …
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… What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). … school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in people who were … Less than 5 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most infants infected at birth will …
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… make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small amount of the disease germ (virus or bacteria) or parts of the germ. … So while human or animal cells may be used in the earlier stages of making the vaccine, no cells are present in the …
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… looper The life cycle of these insects includes 4 distinct stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa and adult. Why are … susceptible to Btk when they are in the early developmental stages. Foray 48B® also contains some inactive ingredients …
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… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While disease is rare and usually mild, severe disease can occur. …
