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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection … and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water … milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw meat, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus … highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can live a long life with HIV. Without treatment, HIV … Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). AIDS occurs when a person’s immune system has been severely weakened by …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is C. difficile ? C. difficile , also known as C. diff, … in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, these good …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The … early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact … internal contact with a person's mouth, genitals, or rectum when a sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is a sexually … tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care … and/or soreness of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drug or medication … Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways that are well understood and … to reverse opioid overdose. Naloxone has no effect if you have not taken opioids. It will not get you “high” and …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … concerns that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? … Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or smiles when spoken to Makes cooing sounds 4 to 6 months old Moves …
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… be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating … care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or taking medication. They must be … contribute to the health and safety of persons in care. What is a care plan? Care plans help to communicate the care …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory … not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider … have any symptoms, and do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a … bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than … vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact …
