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Hoja De La Información
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Infección Por Meningocóco Ó Meningitis Meningocóccica |
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Monkeypox Fact Sheet
Monkeypox Q&As |
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La Fiebre de las Montañas Rocosas |
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West Nile Virus Facts
West Nile Virus Brochure |
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Anthrax Information |
Hoja De La Información
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Ántrax Como Acontecimiento De Bioterrorismo |
Antraks Kao Slucaj Bioterorizma |
Anthrax Home Care Instructions |
Ántrax Instrucciónes Caseras Del Cuidado |
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Prophylaxis For Anthrax |
Profilaxis Para El Ántrax |
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Botulismo |
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Botulism As A Bioterrorism Event |
Botulismo Como Acontecimiento De Bioterrorismo |
Botulizam Kao Slucaj Bioterorizma |
Botulism Home Care Instructions |
Botulismo Instrucciónes Caseras Del Cuidado |
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Brucelosis Instrucciónes Caseras Del Cuidado |
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La Plaga Como Acontecimiento De Bioterrorismo |
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Plaga Instrucciónes Caseras Del Cuidado |
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Prophylaxis For Plague |
Profilaxis Para La Plaga |
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Ricin Poisoning As A Bioterrorism Event |
Envenenamiento De Ricin Como Acontecimiento De Bioterrorismo |
Trovanje Ricinom Kao Slucaj Bioterorizma |
Smallpox Information Sheet |
Hoja De Información Sobre La Viruela |
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Viruela Instrucciónes Caseras Del Cuidado |
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Sulfur Mustard (Mustard Gas) As A Bioterrorism Event |
Mostaza De Sulfuro (Gas De Mostaza) Como Acontecimiento De Bioterrorismo |
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Tularemia As A Bioterrorism Event |
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Tularemia Instrucciónes Caseras Del Cuidado |
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Prophylaxis For Tularemia |
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Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHF) As A Bioterrorism Event |
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Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHF) Home Care Instructions |
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VX As A Bioterrorism Event |
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Sexually Transmitted Disease Fact Sheets
This site contains STD / HIV / Viral Hepatitis prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Esta pajina contené mensajes prevenciones de VIH que no apropriado para todos
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
Ticks carry Rocky Mounted spotted fever (RMSF) and appear to be especially prevalent this year around waterways, high grass, and brush. It is important to check for ticks on your body and clothing after visiting these areas. Idaho has experienced very few cases of RMSF over the past ten years, with most years seeing only one or no cases. In 1997, there were five cases and in 2004 there were four cases.
RMSF is a severe and potentially fatal disease. Although first recognized in the Rocky Mountain states, RMSF is found in practically all states in the United States. RMSF is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, which is carried by the American dog tick and the Rocky Mountain wood tick. When an infected tick bites a human, the disease is transmitted through the skin into the bloodstream.
Usually, the first symptom of RMSF is a sudden high fever that may occur within 5-10 days after a tick bite. Other symptoms may include: nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, lack of appetite, and severe headache, plus a characteristic full body rash including the palms of the hands and bottom of the feet.
RMSF can initially be difficult to diagnose because it resembles other diseases. Blood tests may be done to confirm the diagnosis, but antibiotic treatment should be started as soon as possible.
The best way to prevent RMSF is to limit your exposure to ticks. If you live in or visit an area that is prone to ticks, take the following precautions:
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Wear light-colored clothing so ticks are more visible.
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Tuck pant legs inside socks so ticks cannot crawl up your legs.
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Apply insect repellants containing DEET (applied to exposed skin) or permethrin (applied to clothing).
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For young children, DEET should be avoided or used sparingly. Carefully follow the directions on the label.
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Carefully check your entire body for ticks after returning from outdoor areas.
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Check pets for ticks.
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West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and has spread across all of the US over the past three years. Last year, signs of WNV were found in Gooding, Twin Falls, and Jerome counties, but mosquitoes in all areas of Idaho should be assumed to be carrying the virus this year.
Most human infections of West Nile virus are mild or have no symptoms. Approximately 20 percent of those infected develop a generally mild fever that lasts from 3 to 6 days and begins from 3 to 14 days after infection.
Symptoms often include: fever and headache, muscle aches, tiredness, nausea and vomiting, eye pain, skin rash, and enlarged lymph nodes. Less than one percent of people infected develop serious neurological disease. Those over age 50 are more susceptible to serious complications from the virus. People are encouraged to consult their health care provider if they have concerns about their health.
Although there is no treatment against the virus, supportive therapy and treatment of symptoms is usually followed until the patient recovers. Blood tests are available for those with symptoms, but two samples three weeks apart are needed for confirmation of West Nile virus.
Follow these guidelines to decrease your risk of WNV infection:
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When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient, usually DEET. For young children, DEET should be avoided or used sparingly. Follow the directions on the package.
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Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Be sure to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants at these times or consider staying indoors during these hours.
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Make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
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Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets, and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children’s wading pools empty and on their sides when they are not being used.
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Vaccines are available for horses. Check with your veterinarian. No vaccines are available to prevent human infections.
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