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… It is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by mosquito bites in countries where malaria is common. Malaria parasites can enter the body through these mosquito bites, and then live in body tissues such as red blood cells … or worsen side effects. It is important to prevent mosquito bites (such as by using appropriate insect repellents, …
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… may take a long time to heal. Cuts from an animal or human bite. Infection is more likely with a bite injury. Cuts that have damage to tissues under the cut. … Slight swelling, bruising, and tenderness around a cut, bite, scrape, or puncture wound is normal. Swelling or …
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… contact with saliva and nervous tissue, usually by a bite. In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization … bat or another animal that seems sick and behaves strangely bites or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. …
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… infection becomes worse, the ring-shaped pattern and red-brown colour may become more visible. If not treated, the … infection becomes worse, the ring-shaped pattern and red-brown colour may become more visible. If not treated, the …
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… of whole grain foods each day. Include grains such as oats, brown rice, and whole wheat bread, pasta, and couscous. … of whole grain foods each day. Include grains such as oats, brown rice, and whole wheat bread, pasta, and couscous. …
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… broth. Tomato sauce and pasta sauce. Whole-grain pasta. Brown rice. Onions and garlic. Let the grocery store do the … broth. Tomato sauce and pasta sauce. Whole-grain pasta. Brown rice. Onions and garlic. Let the grocery store do the …
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… drainage from sores around mouth Is there a black or brown coating on your tongue? Yes Black or brown coating on tongue No Black or brown coating on tongue Have you tried home treatment for …
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… for health practitioners on physical activity provide brief bites of key information on metabolic health and obesity, …
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… Inhaled Objects Skin injuries and problems Animal and Human Bites Blister Care Blisters Burns and Electric Shock Cold …
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… injuring them or scratching yourself. Don't cut, tear, or bite the skin around your nails (cuticles). To help protect … injuring them or scratching yourself. Don't cut, tear, or bite the skin around your nails (cuticles). To help protect …
