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What are the symptoms of Staph?
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abscesses/boils, furnucles that are red/swollen/painful, impetigo, cellulis, mastitis, scalded skin syndrome, pneumonia, endocarditis, osteomytelitis, food poisoning, and toxic shock syndrome.
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What is the percentage of people carry staph on the skin?
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25-30%
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How is strep spread?
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Through mucus or saliva transfer or infected sores/wounds.
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What are the symptoms of strep?
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Mild- strep throat, skin infection
Severe- necrotizing faciitis, toxic shock syndrome |
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How is Tuberculosis spread?
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It is airborne spread through coughing and sneezing.
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What are the symptoms of tuberculosis?
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feeling sick or weak, weight loss, fever, night sweats, chest pain, coughing, and coughing up blood.
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What are the symptoms of herpes simplex?
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fever, runny nose, and painful lesions.
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What are the signs of latex sensitivity?
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rash, hives, itching, respiratory problems, anaphylactic shock.
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What are the most common pathogens?
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fungi, protozoa, rickettsia, parasitic worms, viruses, bacteria.
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What does vector born mean?
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Pathogens or illnesses spread by bug or animal bites.
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How is herpes simplex spread?
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by saliva or direct contact to lesions
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