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… develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and produce toxins (poisons). It can quickly … TSS. SA makes several toxins and when the toxins enter your bloodstream you can have a severe reaction causing TSS. The toxins may enter your bloodstream through a wound to the skin, including a …
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… or deep scratches on the arms, legs, or stomach. Have odd blood stains on their clothes. Wear bandages on their arms. … or deep scratches on the arms, legs, or stomach. Have odd blood stains on their clothes. Wear bandages on their arms. …
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… of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and …
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… brain. It can also cause septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 20 children who get sick, 1 may die. …
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… sodium, but eating too much can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most adults only need 1500 …
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… cycle as parasites in the bodies of water snails and in the blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. …
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… known as syndromes. Neither of these syndromes has blood or lab tests to confirm diagnosis. On this page: …
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… disease. Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes. High blood pressure (hypertension). Pre-eclampsia. A small amount … disease. Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes. High blood pressure (hypertension). Pre-eclampsia. A small amount …
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… on the aorta. Your aorta is a large artery that carries blood from your heart through your belly to the rest of your … on the aorta. Your aorta is a large artery that carries blood from your heart through your belly to the rest of your …
