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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infection caused by … an urge to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to severe, or you may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically … people. The bacteria can spread from person to person when tiny bits of infected stool get into another person’s …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted … The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … mucous-like fluid from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne … fresh herbs and berries. Produce may become contaminated when watered with or washed in water containing the … with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live … the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO)? … resistant to a group of antibiotics known as carbapenems. You might also hear the terms Carbapenem-resistant … is a concern as they are used to treat serious infections when other antibiotics have not worked. If you develop an …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most … meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard when consumed at concentrations above health guideline … Since nitrate is colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted … women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus … Most people do not know that they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is a common … or thick discharge can make the eyelids sticky, especially when you sleep. A cloth dipped in warm water and applied gently …
