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… Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 … or more; infection; or drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. Often the cause is never … Depression Delivery of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may …
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… to other countries. It's caused by a type of coronavirus that can cause a moderate to … a long-term health condition, such as lung disease, are most at risk for getting MERS and … spread of infection. Check http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/about/index.html for more …
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… and by looking at the sores and blisters. Tests usually aren't needed. How is … and by looking at the sores and blisters. Tests usually aren't needed. How is …
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Condition Basics What is anthrax? Anthrax is a serious, sometimes deadly disease caused by infection with anthrax bacteria. These bacteria produce spores that can spread the infection. Most cases of …
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… deadly. In rare cases it can be deadly even for people with a normal immune system. Valley … parts of your body. Those at higher risk for severe illness include pregnant women, … the southwestern United States, central California, and Mexico. It also occurs in dry …
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… their hands after using the bathroom. The disease does not appear to spread from a … As a precaution, though, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … be placed in isolation to prevent passing the disease to others. Various medicines—including …
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… also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of … disorder. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that … also be arranged through your doctor. Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control …
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… Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive … needle aspiration guided by ultrasound. Sperm injection and transfer A tool is used to hold … . … Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive …
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… to another through coughing, sneezing, or breathing, or by contact with the scabs or the … to another through coughing, sneezing, or breathing, or by contact with the scabs or the …
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… contagious (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also … is part of the MMR and MMRV vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their … and a cough. The lymph nodes in your neck may swell. You also may feel very tired and …