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… Anthrax is a serious, sometimes deadly disease caused by infection with anthrax bacteria. These bacteria produce spores that can spread the infection. Most cases of anthrax occur in livestock, such as … by Bacillus anthracis bacteria. There are three types of infection: Cutaneous (skin) anthrax . This can occur when …
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… a rash on the skin of the foot. It's the most common skin infection caused by a fungus. Athlete's foot can cause … may depend on the type of athlete's foot you have. Toe web infection usually occurs between the fourth and fifth toes. … skin gets scaly, peels, and cracks. If you get a bacterial infection, the skin may break down even more. Moccasin-type …
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… A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A virus. The vaccine is … The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have … sex with other males Have HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell …
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… between types of the illness. The severity and length of infection depends on the type of hepatitis. In some cases, the infection may go away on its own. In more severe cases it … Immunize BC: Hepatitis B Living Well with Hepatitis B Virus Infection (HealthLinkBC File #40d) Protecting Your Baby …
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… Antibiotics Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Syphilis Current as of: August … Antibiotics Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Syphilis Current as of: August …
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… still spread HIV. Most non-progressors: Have lived with the infection for 10 to 15 years and remained healthy. Do not … HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: … still spread HIV. Most non-progressors: Have lived with the infection for 10 to 15 years and remained healthy. Do not …
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… people do not have symptoms. Stage 2, or early disseminated infection, can develop days to weeks after you become … infected. If Lyme disease isn't found or treated early, the infection may affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and heart within weeks to months after the initial infection. Stage 3, or late persistent Lyme disease, can …
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… Overview Overview Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital … won't make them go away. Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) STIs can be spread by people who don't …
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… Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the eardrum. A … anesthesia for this surgery. Tubes can help with ear infections because they: Allow air to enter the middle ear . … in the middle ear, A cold or some other upper respiratory infection can cause the eustachian tubes to swell, blocking …
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… HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: … HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: …
