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… tick without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can remove the tick yourself, follow these instructions. Use tweezers to gently get a hold of the tick as close to … the tick straight off the skin. Do not squeeze the tick because this can force its stomach contents into the wound and …
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… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB … the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look … collection. A chest x-ray and sputum collection are usually used to test for TB disease. A chest x-ray is a picture of …
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… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the … than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney …
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… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … to latex. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have … B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage …
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… it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness People who use illicit drugs A second dose of vaccine is recommended … not receive the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine because it is not effective in young children. These children …
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… can become infected with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the … serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with … Animal bites and scratches are sources of infection because the mouths and feet of all animals can be contaminated. …
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… given. Fever, drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or muscle soreness may … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have …
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… Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch … surface. Scratching can make the burrows harder to see. Because itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have …
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… and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue damage. These infections are … (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection cause streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing …
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… found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects … usually not sore. In some cases the infection can also cause blurred vision or temporary loss of vision. How is …
