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… your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and before you eat. Use … your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and before you eat. Use …
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Condition Basics What is Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) colitis? Clostridioides difficile (also called C. diff) are bacteria that can cause swelling and irritation of the large intestine, or …
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… C. perfringens is found frequently in the intestines of humans and many animals and is … 6 to 24 hours after eating foods containing large numbers of C. perfringens . The disease … 6 to 24 hours after eating foods containing large numbers of C. perfringens . The disease …
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… will do a medical history and a physical examination and ask you questions about your … will do a medical history and a physical examination and ask you questions about your …
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Learning Center Learn about digestion If you've ever had an upset stomach or a case of heartburn, you know how painful digestive problems can be. But the digestive system is made up of more than just …
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… Treatment Overview The injection of botulinum toxin , commonly known … face. The effects are only temporary, but the injections can be done quickly, require no … in the skin for a few months. Getting a Botox injection takes just a few minutes. What To …
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… Condition Basics What is botulism? Botulism is caused by the … botulism can be caused by eating contaminated home-canned foods that have a low acid … botulism by following strict procedures when canning and by boiling home-canned food for 10 …
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… asking questions about your symptoms and past health and doing a physical examination. … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD …
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… more often to replace lost fluids. Give an oral rehydration solution (ORS), such as … more often to replace lost fluids. Give an oral rehydration solution (ORS), such as …