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… mice, or gerbils, may carry illnesses. But rabies usually isn't a concern. The bites from … have powerful jaws. Infection, tetanus , and rabies are possible risks. Wild animal bites … camping, or hiking. Infection, tetanus, and rabies are possible risks. Bats, skunks, and …
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… a higher risk of infection than dog bites. Human bites are not usually stitched unless they are on the face or ear. Human bites have a high risk of infection. … hand or foot , whether from an animal or a human, are generally not stitched. These bites …
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… environment or infected people. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets such as … rodents, reptiles and birds can all spread diseases to humans. Disease may spread when …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Poisonous snake or lizard … or lizards found in North America include: Pit vipers (family Viperidae), such as a: … beaded lizards. Symptoms of a pit viper snakebite often appear from minutes to hours …
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… While most tick bites do not result in disease, some do. Ticks live in tall grass and … identified as the type of tick that can carry diseases, you will be provided instructions to … to submit the tick to the BC Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory for …
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… In rare cases, a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) may occur. Many of the diseases … past. Yes Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) No Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) Do you have symptoms of tick …
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Overview Many of the diseases ticks pass to humans can cause flu-like symptoms, including: Fever. Headache. Muscle aches (myalgia). A general feeling of illness (malaise). Nausea and vomiting. …
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… measures to reduce the chance of flea bites: Treat animals for fleas. Do not let … Information Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Credits Current as of: November … Information Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Credits Current as of: November …
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… bites and medicines such as penicillin are common causes of serum sickness. Lyme disease … bites and medicines such as penicillin are common causes of serum sickness. Lyme disease …
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… able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment … able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment … able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment …
