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… impetigo? Impetigo (say "im-puh-TY-go") is a bacterial skin infection. It causes small blisters that can break open, … by one of two kinds of bacteria—strep (streptococcus) or staph (staphylococcus). Often these bacteria enter the body when …
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… Vietnamese What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group A Streptococcus (strep) bacteria or …
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… is the body's natural defence system that helps fight infections by attacking the germs that cause diseases. But … for Diagnosis Lupus: Healthy Eating Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Mononucleosis (Mono) … Sepsis (Septic Shock) Shingles Sjögren's Syndrome Staph Infection Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps …
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… germs (such as bacteria or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance that … These include some types of strep ( Streptococcus ) and staph ( Staphylococcus ). The culture should not show any harmful …
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… used to wash cloth diapers. Impetigo . This bacterial skin infection is caused by strep or staph bacteria. Heat rash (prickly heat) . This rash often … . This bacterial skin infection is caused by strep or staph bacteria. Heat rash (prickly heat) . This rash often …
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… Devices and Orthotics Autism and Vaccines Avoiding Infections in the Hospital Avoiding Mercury in Fish Baby's … To or From a Wheelchair Sports-Related Dehydration Staph Foodborne Illness Staying Healthy Around Animals … To or From a Wheelchair Sports-Related Dehydration Staph Foodborne Illness Staying Healthy Around Animals …
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… has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, screening and symptoms HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection HIV and Fatigue HIV and Weight Loss HIV Screening …
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… Bleeding Diverticulitis Diverticulosis Dyspepsia E. Coli Infection From Food or Water Endoscopic Treatment for … Salmonellosis Scleroderma Shigellosis Spitting Up Staph Foodborne Illness Stroke: Bladder and Bowel Problems … Salmonellosis Scleroderma Shigellosis Spitting Up Staph Foodborne Illness Stroke: Bladder and Bowel Problems …
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… 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that affects the outer layer of the skin. The … but are not harmful. What are the symptoms? A molluscum infection begins as tiny painless bumps that can appear …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the opening of the uterus, also known …
