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… activity. You should try to be active soon after noticing pain, and gradually increase … position is usually more successful in treating your back pain. footnote 1 For example, … activity. You should try to be active soon after noticing pain, and gradually increase …
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Condition Basics What is Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)? Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is an illness that was first found in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has since spread to other …
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… system or have illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or cancer. … What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis … system or have illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or cancer. …
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… infected don't have symptoms. This is because the immune system is usually able to … and her fetus . What causes it? Toxoplasmosis can result from: Accidentally swallowing … are pregnant or have weakened immune systems, medicines are available to treat …
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Topic Overview What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a common infection found in birds, animals, and people. For most people, it doesn't cause serious health problems. But for a pregnant woman's …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… In most cases, it occurs after a scratch, bite, or lick in an open wound from a cat or … or mouse urine and droppings, or from a mouse bite. Rabies . This is nearly always fatal if … In most cases, it occurs after a scratch, bite, or lick in an open wound from a cat or …
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… make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they … diseases that these animals can spread, visit HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting zoo and open … prevent infection? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your hands after handling or …
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… with smooth edges that tend to stay together during normal movement of the affected body … with smooth edges that tend to stay together during normal movement of the affected body …
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… or colder. Prepare foods safely. Wash your hands before and after handling food. Also … and clean the litter box daily. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water afterward. … in the garden or handling soil. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water after …
