Saftey Flashcards

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1
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OSHA

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Occupational safety and Heath administration

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MSDS

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Material safety data sheet

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HBV

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Hepatitis B virus

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HIV

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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BVM

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Bag valve mask

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NIOSH

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National institute for occupational safety and Heath

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Dx

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Diagnosis

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FH

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Family history

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Infect/o

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Infected

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Sept/o

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Infection

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Incis/o

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Cutting into

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Lacerat/o

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Torn, mangled

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Dis-

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Absence of

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Abras/o

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Rub or scrape off

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Path/o

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Disease, suffering

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Lack of blood supply to the brain

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Stroke

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A disease of the nervous system that could cause madness and death

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Rabies

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18
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Tissue separates from the body

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Skin avulsion

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Stretching or tearing of the ligaments that hold bone

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Sprain

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A jagged, irregular tear of the skin

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Laceration

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Wound to outer layer of the skin that causes little bleeding

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Abrasion

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A cut from a knife, glass, or sharp rock

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Incision

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23
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Define safety

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Freedom from danger, risks, and injury

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Oversee safety in the workplace and keep MSDS on all chemicals handled

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OSHA Act of 1970

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What role does CDC play in accident and injury prevention?

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It developed standard precautions for the healthcare worker to avoid accidental transmission of disease

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Conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work related disease and injury

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NIOSH

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27
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What is the fire triangle?

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Fuel, heat, and oxygen

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Water

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Common combustibles

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Carbon dioxide

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Flammable liquids

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30
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K bicarbonate

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Electrical

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31
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Chemical

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All ABC fires

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32
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How do you use a fire extinguisher?

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Pull pin
Aim at base of fire
Squeeze handle
Squeeze nozzle from side to side to displace oxygen away from the fire

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How do you stop a fire from spreading?

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Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Evacuate

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34
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Why is it always good to use proper body mechanics?

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To maintain proper posture and avoid muscle and bone injuries

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35
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Explain body alignment when talking about proper body mechanics, and why it is important

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Body alignment refers to the correct relationship or position of the head, back, and limbs. Is important so that unnecessary pressure is not placed on the natural curves of your back

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36
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The science that studies living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye

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Microbiology

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37
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Microorganisms are found:

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Almost everywhere on the planet

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38
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Microorganism are also referred to as:

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microbes or germs

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39
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What are microorganisms that cause disease?

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Pathogens

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40
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What are the 5 favorable conditions for microorganisms?

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Temperature 
PH
Food (same lol)
Moisture
Oxygen
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41
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One cell plants classified by their shape and arrangement

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Bacteria

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These cause strep throat, syphilis, pneumonia, and TB

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Bacteria

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These cause ringworm, athletes foot, and yeast infections

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Fungi

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These cause malaria, trichomoniasis, and amebic dysentery

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Protozoa

45
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These cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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Rickettsia (parasites)

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These cause cold, chicken pox, herpes, hepatitis B, and AIDS

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Virus

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A plant like organism that lives on dead matter

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Fungi

48
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Tiny animals found in contaminated water supplies

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Protozoa

49
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Parasites that must live inside the cells of other living organisms

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Rickettsia

50
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The smallest microorganism and difficult to destroy. It grows and reproduces in other living cells

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Virus

51
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Solutions applied directly to the skin

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Antiseptic

52
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Uses strong chemicals to kill pathogens

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Disinfection

53
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Best way to kill all microbes

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Sterilization

54
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Alcohol and betadine are used to clean skin before

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Antiseptic

55
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Bleach solution and zephirin

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Disinfection

56
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Am autoclave sterilizes medical instruments using pressurized steam

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Sterilization

57
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The chain of infection must be broken to ___________

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Prevent the spread of disease

58
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How are pathogens mainly spread?

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Blood and bodily fluids

59
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What are the three pathogens of concern and how are they spread?

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HBV
HCV
HIV

60
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What did OSHA establish?

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Bloodborne pathogen standards

61
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What are standard precautions? Who developed them?

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Rules made by CDC. According to standard precautions every body fluid must be considered infected

62
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What are the 6 examples of blood borne pathogens that require standard precautions?

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Body fluid secretions 
Excretions
Mucous
Non intact skin 
Tissue 
Cell specimens
63
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Used to keep an area free of disease producing microorganisms

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Aseptic practices

64
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Infection only happens if:

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The pathogens alter the normal function of tissue

65
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What is the chain of infection?

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Infectious agent 
Reservoir 
Portal of exit 
Mode of transmission 
Portal of entry 
Susceptible host
66
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What are possible escape routes for the portal of exit?

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Respiratory tract, skin, blood, gastrointestinal tract, mucous

67
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Mostly harmless

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Infectious agent

68
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Infection causes inflammation if the mucous in the nose. Caused by breathing contagious droplets or direct contact

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Cold

69
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What are cold symptoms?

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Runny/stuffy nose
Sneezing
Sore throat

70
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Cold treatment

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Rest, water, nutrition

71
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Infection of the respiratory tract, caused by direct or indirect contact

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Influenza

72
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Influenza symptoms

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Chills
Fever
Headache
Muscle ache

73
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Influenza treatment

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Rest, water, nutrition, Tylenol

74
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Highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs. Spread though airborne droplets

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Tuberculosis

75
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Tuberculosis symptoms

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Coughing
Chest pain 
Shortness of breath 
Fever 
Weight loss
76
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TB treatment

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Antibodies

77
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Inflammation of the meninges that cover the brain and spinal cord

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Meningitis

78
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Meningitis symptoms

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Fever
Headache
Nausea
Stiff neck

79
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Meningitis treatment

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Antibiotics

80
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Contagious viral disease that mainly affects children

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Measles

81
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Measles symptoms

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Rash, fever, runny nose, cough, ear infections

82
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Measles treatment

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Immunization

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Viral infection common in people 10-30 years. “Kissing disease” because it is spread through saliva

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Mononucleosis

84
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Mononucleosis symptoms

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Chills 
Fever 
Sore throat 
Fatigue 
Swollen lymph nodes
85
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Mononucleosis treatment

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Tylenol, bed rest for 3-6 months

86
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From eating food or drinking water that is contaminated with feces

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Hepatitis A

87
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Coming into contact with contaminated blood; spread by medical instruments, sexual contact, and needles

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Hepatitis B

88
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Treatment for hepatitis C

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Vaccine

89
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Caused by bacteria, eating undercooked meat, working with cows, drinking contaminated water

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E-Coli

90
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E-Coli symptoms

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Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea
Bloody stools

91
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E-Coli treatment

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Water, ask doctor about taking medication

92
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Caused by streptococcus bacteria

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Strep throat

93
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Strep throat treatment

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Antibiotics

94
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Strep throat symptoms

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Inflammation of the throat

95
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Fungal infection

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Athletes foot

96
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Athletes foot symptoms

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Itching

Rash around the toes and on foot

97
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Athletes foot treatment

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Anti fungal medication

98
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Caused by Ebola virus (5 strains) spread by direct contact with bodily fluids

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Ebola

99
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Ebola symptoms

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Fever 
Muscle pain
Headache 
Weakness
Diarrhea 
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Bleeding from nose and mouth
100
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Ebola treatment

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No cure, hydration, help with breathing