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Exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers?

Needlestick and sharps injuries are the most common risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers, especially during or after procedures involving blood.

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Necrotizing Fasciitis: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, serious bacterial infection that can spread quickly, causing severe pain, swelling, fever, blisters, tissue death, and complications like sepsis or organ failure.

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Prolactinoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Prolactinoma is a benign pituitary tumor that increases prolactin levels, causing irregular periods, infertility, low sex drive, and erectile dysfunction.

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Transient ischemic attack is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes stroke-like symptoms and can increase the risk of stroke.

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Vestibular Neuritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Vestibular neuritis is inflammation of the vestibular nerve that can cause sudden vertigo, dizziness, nausea, and loss of balance, often due to viral infections.

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Prune Belly Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Prune belly syndrome is a rare birth condition involving absent or weak abdominal muscles, urinary tract problems, and undescended testicles in boys.

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Astigmatism Surgery: Procedure, Types & Risks

Astigmatism surgery uses laser techniques, such as LASIK or PRK, to reshape the cornea, improve vision, and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. It may involve risks like dry eyes, infection, or incomplete correction.

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Retinal Detachment: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can cause floaters, flashes of light, blurry vision, and vision loss. Causes include aging, eye trauma, diabetic retinopathy, inflammation, infections, and myopia.

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Lipoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A lipoma is a benign tumor made of fat cells that forms a soft lump under the skin, commonly on the neck, back, or shoulders. It usually grows slowly and is not cancerous, though treatment like surgery or liposuction may be needed if it becomes large, painful, or bothersome.

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Dry Socket: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & When to See A Dentist

Pain after a tooth extraction may be due to dry socket, a condition that exposes the bone and nerves. Common symptoms include severe pain, bad breath and an empty-looking socket, and treatment helps protect the area as it heals.

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Hyperplastic Polyp: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

A hyperplastic polyp is usually a benign growth found in the colon, rectum or stomach. It often causes no symptoms, but may be linked to bleeding, anemia or digestive discomfort and may need biopsy, removal or follow-up.

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Neoplasm: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Neoplasm is abnormal cell growth that can be benign or malignant. Symptoms may include fatigue, weight changes, lumps, fever, and night sweats, with diagnosis and treatment depending on the tumor type, location, stage, and spread.

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Angular Cheilitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Angular cheilitis causes sores, redness, flaking, and cracks at the corners of the mouth, often linked to fungal or bacterial growth, saliva buildup, dentures, poor dental alignment, or weakened immunity.

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Bacillus Anthracis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax, a serious infection linked to contaminated soil, animals, meat, or injectable drugs. Symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications vary by type.

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Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Burning mouth syndrome is a condition that causes a burning sensation in the mouth without visible signs, along with pain, dry mouth, or taste changes. It is more common after menopause and may be linked to health conditions, medications, or nutritional deficiencies.