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… Iron Toxicity On this page: What is iron toxicity? Iron toxicity occurs when the body has too much iron. The most …
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… Toxic Shock Syndrome On this page: What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare illness that happens …
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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious illness …
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… Toxic Reaction to Insect or Spider Venom On this page: … reactions to the toxin injected by the insect or spider. A toxic reaction occurs when insect or spider venom acts like … of reaction can occur from one bite or sting from a highly toxic insect or spider, or from multiple bites or stings …
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… of the lining of the joint space of the hip ( toxic synovitis ). Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This disease … of the lining of the joint space of the hip ( toxic synovitis ). Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This …
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… Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced … to cigarettes, a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does … use”. It should be avoided as it exposes the user to more toxic chemicals that cause health harms. If you are using …
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… iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection cause streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis. Less … For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #81 Impetigo . Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare and serious result of … women. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #04 Toxic shock syndrome . Necrotizing fasciitis is a very …
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… Information Overview Chemical pink eye (conjunctivitis) or toxic pink eye is caused by getting smoke, liquids, fumes, … with running water must be done immediately to remove the toxic chemical or liquid. Mild pink eye can be caused by the … don't need treatment. After the eye is rinsed free of the toxic substance, artificial tears or ointment may be used to …
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… of reach, your child could swallow, inhale, or eat these toxic substances or get them on his or her skin. Young … on a pesticide label means the product is slightly toxic. The word "Warning" means the product is moderately toxic. And the word "Danger" means the product is highly …
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… right away. Is opioid overdose a concern in B.C.? Yes. The toxic drug crisis has been and remains a public health emergency since April 2016. Toxic drugs are the leading cause of death for British … to 39, and the second leading cause of death overall. Drug toxicity deaths continue to increase and now accounts for …
