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… reported in Canada but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal … it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can …
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… during surgery include accidental damage to surrounding blood vessels or tissues. Complications after surgery may … during surgery include accidental damage to surrounding blood vessels or tissues. Complications after surgery may …
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… during surgery include accidental damage to surrounding blood vessels or tissues. Complications after surgery are … during surgery include accidental damage to surrounding blood vessels or tissues. Complications after surgery are …
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… other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. This used to be treated with a strict diet, but now … other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. This used to be treated with a strict diet, but now …
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… the medicine? What will the medicine do (for example, lower blood pressure)? How will I know that this medicine is … the medicine? What will the medicine do (for example, lower blood pressure)? How will I know that this medicine is …
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… or cone-nosed bugs. Like mosquitoes, kissing bugs feed on blood from animals or people. Kissing bugs have that name … bugs themselves, especially in your mattress or pillow Tiny bloodstains on sheets and pillows How can you treat kissing … or cone-nosed bugs. Like mosquitoes, kissing bugs feed on blood from animals or people. Kissing bugs have that name …
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… categories: Married, or formerly married Related by blood, marriage, or adoption Currently living together or … categories: Married, or formerly married Related by blood, marriage, or adoption Currently living together or …
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… the virus from multiplying. When the amount of HIV in the blood is minimized, the immune system has a chance to … the virus from multiplying. When the amount of HIV in the blood is minimized, the immune system has a chance to …
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… A fever. A red, swollen bump in your mouth. It may have blood or pus oozing from it. A tooth that is very tender or … A fever. A red, swollen bump in your mouth. It may have blood or pus oozing from it. A tooth that is very tender or …
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… effect from an epidural is that it can lower the mother's blood pressure. Less common side effects may include a … effect from an epidural is that it can lower the mother's blood pressure. Less common side effects may include a …