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… symptoms include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. How is the spongy moth population controlled …
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… get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as skin and wound infections. Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. …
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… very often, and is usually mild, severe disease can occur. Infections that can be spread from animals to humans … risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The … or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your …
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… make more antibodies after getting the vaccine than older teens or adults. This provides long-lasting protection against HPV … HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). About 3 out of 4 sexually active people …
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… care settings where patients are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an … blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO infections are difficult to treat because of resistance to … antibiotics is a concern as they are used to treat serious infections when other antibiotics have not worked. If you …
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… are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are an older adult or have a weakened immune system. People with …
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… short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. … of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With risk factors for … completely with no lasting damage to the liver. Some older adults or people with other medical conditions may take …
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… causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). Norovirus outbreaks occur in …
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… to people who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus and … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can occur after some vaccines. …
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… type C. It can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining … sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through activities such as kissing, …
