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… How is chikungunya fever treated? There is no treatment for this illness. Symptoms usually … go away on their own after about a week. Treating your symptoms may help you feel better. … go away on their own after about a week. Treating your symptoms may help you feel better. …
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… 41i Travel Series Travel vaccines are recommended if you travel to or … 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial … clinic. Keep a record of all the travel vaccines you receive and take them with you on …
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… 79 What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals … The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and …
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… (Mono) Mononucleosis Complications Mumps Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Pleurisy … (Mono) Mononucleosis Complications Mumps Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Pleurisy …
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… the day from a low of 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning to a high of 37.6°C (99.6°F) in the … watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning. If the symptoms get worse, seek care … the day from a low of 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning to a high of 37.6°C (99.6°F) in the …
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… with an infection. This is most likely in newborns, older adults, and people who are … a fever, but you're not sure. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune … Are tiny, flat red or purple spots in the skin or the lining of the mouth. Do not turn …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Fever seizures (sometimes called fever … that weakens his or her immune system ? Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No Disease or medicine that causes immune system …
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… Condition Basics What is valley fever? Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus … defence system (immune system) is weak, valley fever can be deadly. In rare cases it …
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… Conditions Basics What is dengue fever? Dengue (say "DEN-gay") fever is a disease caused by a virus that is … of the illness, known as dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. How is it …
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… Condition Basics What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is an infection that can happen with … named for its scarlet-coloured rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children and teens, …
