Viruses
Find everything you need to know about Viral Diseases right here
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STDs & Teens: A Reality Check… untreated can cause sterility in both males and females. Human Papilloma Virus ( HPV ). Up to 15 percent of sexually active teenage girls are infected with HPV . The majority of those infected have a strain that …
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Beat the Flu… daily defense against catching a flu virus is as easy as turning on a faucet ..... enemy, so they'll recognize a flu virus immediately if one invades. In fact ..... ve already been infected with a flu virus , your immune system "remembers …
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Cold, Flu , and Allergy Guide
… plenty of ventilation. Causes: The flu is an acute respiratory infection caused by a virus . The virus is spread through airborne ..... doctor if you think you may have the flu . Call immediately if unexplained symptoms …
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Cold, Flu , and Allergy Facts
… plenty of ventilation. Causes: The flu is an acute respiratory infection caused by a virus . The virus is spread through airborne ..... doctor if you hink you may have the flu . Call immediately if unexplained symptoms …
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The Truth About Flu… Disease Control and Prevention. The flu shot is made with a killed virus , so it's impossible to get the flu from one. The flu is transmitted by ..... contaminated by someone who is sick. The flu virus can also pass through air and enter your …
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Family Reunion Health & Safety Tips… sunburn can lead to dehydration and heatstroke. Lots of itchy, uncomfortable guests, not to mention the risk of West Nile virus in some parts of the country, as well as other mosquito-borne illnesses. Stay away from swamps, puddles, or …
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Common Kitty Health Problems… herpesvirus, FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ), FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis), FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus ), and Feline Panleukopenia are serious ..... Once infected, many cats carry the virus for life and can infect other cats. That …
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Chicken Soup for Your Bowl… chicken soup. When colds or the flu attack, we turn to treatments ..... symptoms associated with colds, flu , and asthma. Modern researchers ..... doesn't have bacteria- or virus -killing abilities. But it ..... from the symptoms of the cold or flu -- and it tastes good, too …
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The ABCs of Hepatitis… passing grade. Hepatitis A is caused by a virus that survives in human feces and is passed ..... diapers may not be handled properly. The virus can survive in raw or undercooked shellfish ..... course. But the good news is that the virus never leads to chronic disease. Once cleared …
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Stroke… and vomiting that come on much more suddenly than a typical virus . Brief loss of consciousness or a period of decreased consciousness ..... downplay symptoms, attributing them to old age, fatigue, or a virus . Call 911 immediately if you think you're having a stroke …
