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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) [Farsi] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) including overview of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), treatment and prevention. Number 73. (Farsi)

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Heart Palpitations (Fraser Health) [Farsi] Permalink Public

A heart palpitation (sounds like pal-pih-tay-shun) is when your heart feels like it is pounding, racing, or fluttering. You might feel like your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. You might feel overly aware of your heartbeat. These feelings or sensation can sometimes be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. While you are having palpitations, your heart rhythm may or may not be abnormal. (Farsi) Colour

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Immune Globulin [Farsi] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about immune globulin including benefits, and possible reactions. Number 63. (Farsi)

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Pacemakers [Farsi] Permalink Public

A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (Farsi)

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Hemorrhoids [Farsi] Permalink Public

Hemorrhoids (sounds like ‘hem-uh-roids’) are also called ‘piles’; are bulging tissue (skin) that contains swollen veins in the rectal (anal, bum) area. They may cause small amounts of bleeding or small blood clots. They can be itchy and painful, especially with a bowel movement (stool, poo). (Farsi) Colour

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Hepatitis B Immune Globulin [Farsi] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about hepatitis B immune globulin including benefits, and possible reactions. Number 25b. (Farsi)

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Mononucleosis (Adult) [Farsi] Permalink Public

Mononucleosis (Mono) is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The virus spreads through your saliva (your spit). This is why you might hear it called the ‘kissing disease’. (Farsi) Colour

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Cellulitis (Fraser Health) [Farsi] Permalink Public

You have an infection of the deepest layer of your skin. This is called cellulitis (sounds like sell-u-li-tis). It is usually caused by bacteria. (Farsi) Colour

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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) [Farsi] Permalink Public

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (or ICD, sounds like ‘eye-see-dee’) is a small electronic device that constantly checks your heart rate and rhythm. It looks for any sudden changes that can cause sudden death. When needed, it can either send an electrical impulse to your heart to trigger a heartbeat or send an electrical shock to trigger the heart rhythm back to normal. (Farsi)

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HTLV-1 Virus [Farsi] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1. Number 34. (Farsi)

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