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… Virus) Infection Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2005). Updated U.S. Public … & Peter Shalit MD, PhD - Internal Medicine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2005). Updated U.S. Public … Virus) Infection Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2005). Updated U.S. Public …
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… people as much as you can so that you don't spread the disease. Anyone who has measles should stay out of school, … 1 , footnote 2 Measles is one of the most easily spread diseases. Outbreaks can easily occur. For instance, a person … people as much as you can so that you don't spread the disease. Anyone who has measles should stay out of school, …
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… An abnormal prothrombin time is often caused by liver disease or injury or by treatment with blood thinners. Why … V, VII, or X). It can also mean a lack of vitamin K; liver disease, such as cirrhosis ; or that a liver injury has … An abnormal prothrombin time is often caused by liver disease or injury or by treatment with blood thinners. Why …
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… Low glucose levels also may be caused by: Addison's disease . Decreased thyroid hormone levels ( hypothyroidism ). A tumour in the pituitary gland . Liver disease, such as cirrhosis . Kidney failure. Malnutrition or … Low glucose levels also may be caused by: Addison's disease . Decreased thyroid hormone levels ( hypothyroidism …
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… system (the immune system). This is called an autoimmune disease . In Guillain-Barré syndrome, the immune system … your blood. These treatments may help your body fight the disease and may speed your recovery if they are used when … system (the immune system). This is called an autoimmune disease . In Guillain-Barré syndrome, the immune system …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). …
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… on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver … of the vaccine within 14 days of the exposure to prevent disease. This is provided for free. The vaccine is …
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… gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or …
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… hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may … can support liver health. For people with fatty liver disease, modest weight loss may help slow liver damage. If …
