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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection … and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water … milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw meat, …
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… page: What is athlete's foot? Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a … on the bottoms of the feet and between the toes. How do you get it? You can get athlete's foot by touching the foot … of athlete's foot vary from person to person. Some people have severe discomfort, while others have few or no …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus … highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can live a long life with HIV. Without treatment, HIV … Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). AIDS occurs when a person’s immune system has been severely weakened by …
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… page: What is actinic keratosis? Actinic keratosis is a skin … most common on the scalp, face, neck, hands, and forearms. Your doctor can remove these growths by freezing or scraping … of the body. Usually more than one is present. They may: Have a rough texture. Itch, burn, or sting. Range in size …
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… Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Actionset Overview When you have allergies, you may feel better or worse at different times of the year. Learning what triggers your allergy symptoms will help you manage and …
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… Treatment What is restless legs syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) … an unpleasant feeling or sensation in parts of their bodies when they lie down to sleep. Most people also have a very … your doctor recommends medicine, make sure that you discuss expectations and understand the potential benefits and risks …
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… Treatment What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Autism spectrum … symptoms are severe, a parent may notice them as early as when a child is 12 months old. In most cases, parents first … better. Understanding the condition and knowing what to expect is an important part of helping your child become …
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… every day to help keep your baby healthy and safe. When it comes to sleep, your baby’s sleep environment is … Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a sudden and unexpected infant death without an explanation Accidental … into the bag. Extra bedding or hats indoors are not needed. What about swaddling? Swaddling is not needed and can be …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is C. difficile ? C. difficile , also known as C. diff, … in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, these good …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The … early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact … internal contact with a person's mouth, genitals, or rectum when a sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, …
