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… clear. Most cases are thought to be caused by the herpes virus that causes cold sores. In most cases of Bell's palsy, … of your tongue, food may get stuck there, leading to gum disease or tooth decay. Brush and floss your teeth often and … clear. Most cases are thought to be caused by the herpes virus that causes cold sores. In most cases of Bell's palsy, …
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… a versatile disinfectant that kills many types of bacteria, viruses and parasites (pathogens) that cause water-borne … drinking water has greatly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases. Although other disinfectants are available, …
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… (systemic lupus erythematosus)? Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's natural defence system … tissues instead of attacking only things like bacteria and viruses. This causes inflammation. Some people with lupus … medicines. Some infections. Some people who have cytomegalovirus (CMV) , parvovirus (such as fifth disease ), and …
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… Vaccines help protect you and your family from many harmful diseases, like measles, mumps, and whooping cough On this … of high immunization rates. However, the bacteria and viruses that cause these diseases still exist. If … (PCV 13) Vaccine (#62a) Image Image   Image     Rotavirus Vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Image Image         …
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… full time. For more information, visit: BC Centre for Disease Control: Schools Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Government of British Columbia: … your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. The Human …
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… medicines to help treat HIV. They reduce the amount of virus in your body (viral load). This helps keep your immune … work? When you combine these medicines, HIV slows down. The virus is slower to make copies of itself (multiply) in the … medicines to help treat HIV. They reduce the amount of virus in your body (viral load). This helps keep your immune …
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… Explosive diarrhea may be a sign of infection with a virus or bacteria. Diarrhea is usually caused by a virus, and medicines don't help. Diarrhea may cause a loss … Explosive diarrhea may be a sign of infection with a virus or bacteria. Diarrhea is usually caused by a virus, …
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… of large amounts of liquid. Vomiting is usually caused by a virus or bacteria and, like diarrhea, it can lead to … The source of the infection can be a bacteria or a virus. Babies less than 3 months old who have a fever need …
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… for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor … without approval from your doctor may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …
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… for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor … without approval from your doctor may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …