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Common health problems

… Fever Fever and skin rashes Colds and flu Stuffed-up or runny nose Cough Sore throat Ear infection Diarrhea Vomiting Dehydration …

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Ulocladium chartarum

… and nail infections, mostly in immunocompromised subjects {3995}. One case of extended infection of subcutaneous tissues occurred in a patient with underlying Brill-Symmer's disease … in low concentrations in the hospital setting, this fungus could represent an opportunistic infection risk for immunocompromised patients {1842}. Occupational diseases No…

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Read more about Infectious diseases surveillance among injection drug users - Epidemiology of HIV from 1995 to 2004 - Epidemiology of HCV from 2003 to 2004

Infectious diseases surveillance among injection drug users - Epidemiology of HIV from 1995 to 2004 - Epidemiology of HCV from 2003 to 2004

… having worked as a prostitute (Table 20). The prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is 15% (1,310/8,899). Among IDUs aged 40 or more, one individual in four is already infected (Table 21). The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is 65% (725/1,116). Among IDUs aged 40 or more, four individuals in five are already …

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Read more about Penicillium spp.

Penicillium spp.

… From 1951 onwards, 31 reported cases of invasive disease included 12 cases of pulmonary infection (6 in non-immunocompromised patients), 4 cases of prosthetic valve endocarditis, 6 … individual cases of fungemia and oesophagitis (both in AIDS), upper urinary tract infection and intracranial infection. Trauma, surgery or prosthetic material is…

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Read more about HPV Vaccination in Québec: Knowledge Update and Expert Panel Proposals

HPV Vaccination in Québec: Knowledge Update and Expert Panel Proposals

… peaks in young women aged 20-24 and declines subsequently with age. The risk of acquiring HPV infection is particularly high in the first few years after sexual activity begins. According to some estimates, more than 70% of sexually active women will contract an HPV infection at some time in their lives. Among men, the prevalence of genital infection……

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Read more about Feeding a premature baby

Feeding a premature baby

A premature baby may not be able to feed by himself for the first few weeks. It all depends on how early he was born and how healthy and heavy he is.

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Read more about Report of the Subcommittee Épreuves de détection de la syphilis: Highlights

Report of the Subcommittee Épreuves de détection de la syphilis: Highlights

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Read more about Burns

Burns

… or a joint. If there is a blister, do not pop it because doing so could cause pain and lead to infection. If the burn does not heal or shows signs of infection (e.g., redness around the burn or drainage), see a health professional. You can call …

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Read more about COVID-19: Outdoor environment

COVID-19: Outdoor environment

… infectious strength and the infectious dose would likely be insufficient to cause long-range infection. Since the beginning of the pandemic, several observational epidemiological studies … (Heederik et al., 2020). Exposure to air pollution could also increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection by altering the immune response to respiratory infections (Cao et al…

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Making the decision to breastfeed

Health professionals all around the world over recommend that babies be fed breast milk exclusively for the first six months of life. The Canadian Paediatric Society, Dieticians of Canada, and Health Canada all echo this recommendation. Once babies have started eating solid foods, it is recommended that they continue breastfeeding until the age of two years or more.

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