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… regular hand washing, which can protect you from many infections including Campylobacter . If you have diarrhea or …
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… absorbing nutrients. These types of severe or prolonged infections are rare. How is giardiasis diagnosed and … so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Some Giardia infections get better without treatment. Your health care …
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… aureus (staph) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections. Staph bacteria normally live on the skin. They … more serious widespread infection. In the hospital, staph infections are more likely to occur in wounds, burns, or … skin or where tubes enter the body. In the community, these infections are more likely to occur among people who have …
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… is contaminated with human or animal sewage can also cause infections. E. coli can also be transmitted from a sick …
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… weak or ill, these germs can cause very serious—even deadly—infections in any part of the body. The infections are hard to treat because the bacteria can resist … who have been on certain antibiotics, it can cause serious infections. These bacteria can also cause infections in …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions when … see: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn …
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… Diphtheria And Tetanus Vaccine (Adult) Pf - Injection On this page: Uses … to help prevent problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria). Tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria …
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… Devices and Orthotics Autism and Vaccines Avoiding Infections in the Hospital Avoiding Mercury in Fish Baby's … Someone in Bed Caregiving: Making a Home Safe Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area Caregiving: Reducing … in Young Children Preventing Spider Bites Preventing Tetanus Infections Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine) …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … can reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others. Preventing STIs Here are some ways to help prevent STIs. … can reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others. Preventing STIs Here are some ways to help prevent STIs. …
