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… that has been contaminated by rodents, you may get a foodborne illness. Diseases can also be spread if you are bitten … to prevent rodents on your property. 1. Eliminate food and water sources: Keep all garbage in pest proof containers … spilled seeds often Repair any plumbing leaks to remove a water source Cover pools and whirlpools when not in use 2. …
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… can make you more likely to get serious (sometimes fatal) infections. Get medical help right away if you develop signs … to 3 times daily. Take this medication with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs … to 3 times daily. Take this medication with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs …
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… 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against infection from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …
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… that may cause cataracts in a child include genetics, infection during pregnancy, low birth weight, an eye injury, … that may cause cataracts in a child include genetics, infection during pregnancy, low birth weight, an eye injury, …
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… between types of the illness. The severity and length of infection depends on the type of hepatitis. In some cases, … A People can get hepatitis A through exposure to food or water that is contaminated with feces. This illness is … You can get hepatitis E from eating foods or drinking water that has been contaminated by feces. Hepatitis E …
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… tests for the Zika virus? What is Zika virus? Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a … Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that Zika virus infection causes microcephaly and GBS. Where is Zika virus …
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… as a blow to the elbow, causing bleeding or fluid buildup Infection caused by any of the following: An injury at the … in tissue near the bursa that spreads to the bursa A blood-borne infection. This is rare. What are the symptoms? … in tissue near the bursa that spreads to the bursa A blood-borne infection. This is rare. What are the symptoms? …
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… another health problem—usually cystic fibrosis —or a lung infection such as pneumonia or tuberculosis . Other causes … airways to stretch and can lead to swelling and repeated infections. Each time you get an infection, your airways are further damaged. It may become …
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… it? Traveller's diarrhea is usually caused by a bacterial infection. Bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) , … are the most common causes. These bacteria are in water contaminated by human or animal stools. Drinking … peel it before you eat it. Good handwashing is important in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Washing with …
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… This includes cancer chemotherapy or radiation. Past infection with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that has since damaged the reproductive … to reduce the risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Untreated STIs can damage the reproductive …
