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… of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, … people with shigellosis have mild illness and do not need medical care. In most cases, it takes less than 7 days to … treatment. If you do have severe symptoms, such as blood in your stool or you are dehydrated, see your health …
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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 … same day, and those with lice should be treated. Chemical treatments Shampoos, creams, rinses and sprays that contain … isopropyl myristate and dimethicone. Some chemical treatments may not be safe for infants, young children, …
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… Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant …
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… 5 years of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as mild to moderate asthma, chronic … as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Those who are very obese …
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… treatment? Pubic lice will not go away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice include using a special lotion or … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an indication … include: Watery diarrhea, which in serious cases may become bloody Nausea Vomitiing Stomach cramps Mild fever The … fluids and prevent dehydration. Do not take anti-diarrhea medicine or antibiotics unless recommended by your health …
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… a health care provider may use any of the following treatments: Cryotherapy – freezing and removing the bumps … centre of the lesion or bump. Medication – the use of oral medications and creams to treat molluscum is rare, and … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… and muscle aches. Instead, use acetaminophen. Examples of medications with acetaminophen are Tylenol®, Tempra® and … cause strange behavior such as staring and slurred speech Seizures and comas Loss of consciousness Reye syndrome …
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… it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can … A tentative diagnosis of vCJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …
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… eye doctor will show your child the equipment before the tests. The eye exam may check your child's: Eye health Eye …
