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… problem in the digestive tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease or intussusception . Diseases that interfere with the normal digestion of food … (malabsorption). Examples are cystic fibrosis and celiac disease . Children, especially those younger than 6 months …
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… risk for a heart attack or stroke. Have coronary artery disease . Have peripheral arterial disease . Have had or are having a heart attack. Have had a … risk for a heart attack or stroke. Have coronary artery disease . Have peripheral arterial disease . Have had or are …
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… tubes, or ovaries. This is called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Symptoms can include lower belly pain, pain … your risk for other problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease. You and your sex partners need to take the … tubes, or ovaries. This is called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Symptoms can include lower belly pain, pain …
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… that are infected with rabies—rabid animals—can spread the disease through their saliva or through brain tissue. It is … These shots help the body's immune system destroy the disease in its early stages. Getting PEP before symptoms … that are infected with rabies—rabid animals—can spread the disease through their saliva or through brain tissue. It is …
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… Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Medicine & W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease This information does not replace the advice of a … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… What is Reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare but serious disease that most often affects children ages 6 to 12 years … lead to brain damage, liver damage, and death. But if the disease is found and treated early, most children recover … What is Reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare but serious disease that most often affects children ages 6 to 12 years …
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… https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/infectious-diseases/sex… . Accessed November 19, 2020. Current … MD - Family Medicine Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise … MD - Family Medicine & Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Public Health Agency of Canada (2020). Canadian …
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… may give you antibiotics. Why is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus … dangerous and can cause death. The best way to prevent the disease is to have a tetanus shot. How can you tell if you … may give you antibiotics. Why is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus …
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… waist size of 35 in. (88 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. In men, a waist size of 40 in. (101 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. Waist size cutoff may be lower for some people. For … waist size of 35 in. (88 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. In men, a waist size of 40 in. (101 cm) or more …
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… of both C-peptide and blood glucose are found in liver disease, a severe infection, Addison's disease , or insulin therapy. A low level of C-peptide with … of both C-peptide and blood glucose are found in liver disease, a severe infection, Addison's disease , or insulin …
