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… environment or infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets such as dogs, cats, … Salmonella Animal bites: Animal bites and scratches are sources of infection because the …
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… 54 What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused … some people are at risk of serious complications if they become infected, including: … HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Prevent scratching by trimming fingernails, and wear …
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… petting zoo or open farm can be a fun and educational event, but any contact with animals … In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are … that can spread if an animal bites, licks or scratches you. When you milk cows, feed …
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… Condition Basics What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection … mostly in southern British Columbia. Dogs, cats, and horses can become infected with Lyme … mostly in southern British Columbia. Dogs, cats, and horses can become infected with Lyme …
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… feces or urine from an animal. Are licked, scratched, or bitten by an animal. Breathe in dust that carries disease from an animal, as in a barnyard or a … you prepare food. If there's a chance that a cat or mice walk on kitchen counters, clean …
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… Being proactive in preventing diseases and injuries will help you and your … Hirschsprung's Disease Bone Disease Complications of Paget's Disease Osteotomy and … Lyme Disease … Hirschsprung's Disease … Complications of Paget's Disease Osteotomy and …
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… most likely areas to be bitten in children. Cat bites usually cause deeper puncture wounds … you have a cat bite that is more than just a scratch? Yes Cat bite No Cat bite Do you think … weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area? …
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… with rabies—rabid animals—can spread the disease through their saliva or through brain … virus can spread to pets, such as dogs, cats, and ferrets. But household pets rarely … see an animal bite. For example, bat bites or scratches may be so small that you don't …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? 1 Get the … Get the facts Your options Treat Alzheimer's disease with medicines for as long as they are … to remember Medicines can't cure Alzheimer's disease, but they can slow it down for a while …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? 1 Get the … from surgery for Dupuytren's disease? Complications after surgery include: Delayed wound … important More important The risks and complications of surgery don't concern me. I'm …
