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… that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) … that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) …
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… risk of infection. Most facial bites can be safely stitched. The risk of infection to the … soon as possible after a bite. Bites to the hand or foot , whether from an animal or a … risk of infection. Most facial bites can be safely stitched. The risk of infection to the …
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… make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they … diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open … the garden to keep them out. Wear gloves during gardening and wash your hands after …
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Check Your Symptoms Overview Poisonous snake or lizard bite A bite from a poisonous (venomous) snake or lizard requires emergency care. If you have been bitten by a snake or lizard that you know or …
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… insect repellents and DEET, please visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellent and … What is the treatment? There are currently no vaccines licensed in Canada for any diseases … insect repellents and DEET, please visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellent and …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Ticks are small spider-like animals (arachnids). They bite to … and feathers of many birds and animals. Tick bites occur most often during early spring to … a bite, a cut, a puncture, a burn, a scrape, insect bites, or any injury that may cause …
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… Overview Many of the diseases ticks pass to humans can cause flu-like … (malaise). Nausea and vomiting. Diseases ticks may pass to humans include: Lyme disease … Symptoms usually start 1 to 4 weeks after the tick bite, with up to 90% of people developing …
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… Overview Use the following measures to reduce the … rugs daily. You may need to exterminate the house or kennel area if infested with fleas. You … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this …
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… Overview Some insect and spider bites or stings can cause flu-like symptoms to develop …
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… test results in 2 to 4 days. Results of the Western blot take longer, 1 to 2 weeks. Rapid … test need to be confirmed by the ELISA or Western blot test. Even if HIV antibodies or … test results in 2 to 4 days. Results of the Western blot take longer, 1 to 2 weeks. Rapid …
