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West Nile Fever in Children

flaviviruses. These viruses are commonly found in Africa, West Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle ... Midwestern states. It has been reported in all lower 48 states in the U.S. West Nile virus is

African Sleeping Sickness

sickness? There are two types of the disease. They are named for the areas of Africa where they are ... found. West African sleeping sickness is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma brucei gambiense. This long

Take the West Nile Virus Quiz

1937. The virus is found most often in the U.S., Africa, West Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. In ... D. All of the above 4. Which of these may be a symptom of West ... West Nile virus; flavivirus; infectious disease; mosquito; West Nile virus infection;

How Much Do You Know About Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases?

is Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. West Nile ... virus, malaria, and Zika virus can all be passed through the bite of an infected mosquito ... mosquito; mosquito-borne diseases; dengue; malaria; Zika virus; West Nile virus; preventing mosquito bites; Zika virus symptoms; insect repellant

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Detailed information on emerging infectious diseases and how travelers can reduce their risk ... of infectious diseases. Emerging Infectious Diseases What are emerging infectious diseases

West Nile Virus

*West Nile Virus ... Understanding West Nile Virus ... unknown. Not all organ donors are tested for West Nile virus. All blood is screened for the virus ... The West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes. The West Nile virus can infect humans, birds ... West Nile Virus;p08120

Where to Get Medical Care

Many forms of emergency treatment take place outside the emergency room, and even many ... ? Traditionally, you'd go to the local emergency department, be admitted to the hospital, or make an appointment ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

Emergency Contact Information

*Emergency Contact Info ... with multiple health problems may need a more extensive card outlining all of their healthcare providers and medicines. ... In an emergency, it is easy to "forget" even the most well-known information. That's why it ... emergency;emergency condition;emergency information;emergency information form;p02807

West Nile Virus Antibody (Blood)

*West Nile Virus Antibody Blood ... with your healthcare provider. Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all medicines, herbs ... This is a blood test that checks for West Nile virus, an infection that usually affects birds ... West Nile virus;WNV;viral infection;blood test;antibodies

Understanding Mpox

people and spread from person to person. Mpox is most common in Central and West Africa. In spring ... Central or West Africa. This includes rodents such as rats, monkeys, and apes. Don’t touch anything that

West Nile Virus

*West Nile Virus ... West Nile virus is an illness that mainly affects birds. But an infected mosquito can spread ... , diagnosis, and treatment. West Nile Virus What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is an illness ... 89207;west nile virus;virus, west nile;west nile virus, spread;west nile virus, symptoms;west nile ... virus, diagnosis;west nile virus, treatment;west nile virus, prevention

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy

*ALL Chemotherapy ... expect.  Chemo for ALL is often given in phases. This gives the medicines a better chance of working ... . These risks need to be weighed against the benefits these medicines provide in treating your ALL. Be ... ALL;BALLT4

Yellow Fever

certain areas of Africa, Central America, and South America. Yellow Fever What is yellow fever ... Africa, Central America, and South America. In certain parts of South America, infections happen less

Take the First Aid/Emergency Quiz

. Give the exact address where the emergency occurred D. All of the ... D. All of the above 3. One way to prepare for an emergency is to ... first aid; emergency medicine; burns; CPR; first-degree burn; wounds; accidental poisoning; 911;

Mpox

people and spread from person to person. Mpox is most common in Central and West Africa. In spring ... mpox if you're in Central or West Africa. This includes rats, monkeys, and apes. Don’t touch

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices

*ALL Tx ... main way to treat ALL. The treatment uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The chemo medicines ... stem cell transplant. Targeted therapy These medicines target certain abnormal proteins on ALL ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

Insect Stings

the venom and may need to use emergency medicine like epinephrine if you have a serious allergic ... most insect stings cause only minor discomfort. The site of the sting may sometimes become swollen ... bee sting;insect sting symptom;bee sting treatment;bee sting prevention;bee sting emergency;p00817

Emergency Information Form

Making an Emergency Information Form ... medicines Emergency contacts Contact person #1 ... In an emergency, it's easy to forget even the most well-known information. That's why it is ... emergency;emergency condition;emergency information;emergency information form;p00829

Buying Medicines Online: Safety

-to-face interaction with a healthcare professional. Buying medicines from sites like this may put ... . Don't buy from sites that offer to prescribe a prescription medicine for the first time without ... prescription medicines;online prescription medicines;16406-3;online pharmacy;online meds

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a


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