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… include: Immune system conditions such as HIV or lupus . Cancers such as leukemia and … it? When you have neutropenia, you can get infections easily because your white blood … include: Immune system conditions such as HIV or lupus . Cancers such as leukemia and …
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… 56 Who is at higher risk from waterborne infections? People with very weak immune … are at higher risk of certain waterborne diseases. This includes those with: HIV … may not provide a 99.9 percent reduction in infectious parasites. Some water systems and …
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… series How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if … health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? … health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? …
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… Overview In most cases, HIV causes only a few weeks of flu-like … more likely to get sick with opportunistic infections . HIV weakens your immune system so it can't fight off these infections. Preventing opportunistic infections is an …
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… Overview A person who has HIV has difficulty fighting off other … approaching or touching the person with HIV. Get an annual flu vaccine to reduce the … avoid close contact with the person who has HIV. Ask your doctor whether you should have …
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… Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin … to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected chickenpox lesions can lead to toxic shock … any items that are soiled with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Bathe daily with a …
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… Overview How can you prevent tetanus? You can prevent tetanus by getting all of your recommended … three different shots that protect you from tetanus. DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and …
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… 49a What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water … are difficult to identify. Most types of illnesses spread by water can also be spread …
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… 106 What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as …
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… Measles (Rubeola) Molluscum Contagiosum Mononucleosis (Mono) Mononucleosis Complications Mumps Noroviruses …
