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… mild, severe disease can occur. Some of the most common infections that can spread from animals to humans include: … You can get sick if you come into contact with the bodily fluids or feces of an infected animal. Disease may spread … When dust containing infected animal waste, such as birth fluids, gets stirred up into the air, germs can spread to …
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… pressure . The blood vessels increase their resistance against blood flow, raising your blood pressure. Very high … pressure . The blood vessels increase their resistance against blood flow, raising your blood pressure. Very high …
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… bent and your feet flat on the floor. Put the tennis ball against your back, right where it hurts. Take a deep breath. … Stand with your knees slightly bent and your back flat against the wall. You can also do this massage with tennis … so that one ball is on each side of your spine. Then press against the floor or wall. Low Back Pain …
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… Basics What is syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a type of bacteria. If it's not … get worse over time and cause serious health problems. The infection can be active at times and not active at other times. When the infection is active, you have symptoms. When it's not …
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… behaviour puts people at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , unplanned pregnancy, and being in a … For more information, see the topic Sexually Transmitted Infections . Chlamydia Genital Herpes … Warts (Human Papillomavirus) Gonorrhea Sexually Transmitted Infections Trichomoniasis Current as of: August 2, …
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… ulcers). The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) bacteria … blood, breath, or stool) to look for signs of H. pylori infection. You may have an endoscopy to check the inside of … that reduce acid in the stomach. If you have an H. pylori infection, you'll also take antibiotics. You can help your …
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… by your doctor, usually once daily. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless otherwise … can cause anemia, decrease your body's ability to fight an infection, or cause easy bruising/bleeding. Tell your doctor … by your doctor, usually once daily. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless otherwise …
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… cavity ascites, tenderness, or fever can indicate an infection in this fluid buildup. Backup of blood and fluid … cavity ascites, tenderness, or fever can indicate an infection in this fluid buildup. Backup of blood and fluid …
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… screen. This test finds out if the recipient has antibodies against a broad range of people. If so, it means there is a … is always the risk of problems from surgery, such as pain, infection, pneumonia, bleeding, and even death. After the … screen. This test finds out if the recipient has antibodies against a broad range of people. If so, it means there is a …
