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Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 6 years agoA family member went camping in August and a couple days after the trip noticed something on her stomach. She thought it was a bug bite and just ignored it but noticed a rash. It wasnt a bull eye rash but she went to have it checked out. The doctor didnt want to do anything! She was insistent and the doctor put her on antibiotics. Remember to…[Read more]
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Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 6 years agoSome not so new diseases spread by animals and insects are lymes disease, rabies, zika, rocky mountain spotted fever and west nile virus just to name a few . Has anyone been diagnosed with lymes disease or rocky mountain spotted fever? It would help this group to know what symptoms you experienced. What treatment did you receive and do you have…[Read more]
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With climate change, we are seeing more cases of certain diseases that we didn’t see before, the insects are able to survive and transmit.
Lyme disease is a great example of this. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is also tick-borne but in contrast to Lyme that sometimes has a chronic presentation, RMSF is an acute illness with obvious symptoms, high…[Read more]
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MJoy posted a new activity comment 6 years ago
Hi everyone, This is a great group to start. As we head into the winter months the reports of rabies usually decreases since animals are less active. Allegany County has had a very great year with no reported positive rabies encounters! However, please remember that indoor animals do have the chance to be exposed to rabies through bats getting to…[Read more]
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Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 6 years ago-
Hi everyone, This is a great group to start. As we head into the winter months the reports of rabies usually decreases since animals are less active. Allegany County has had a very great year with no reported positive rabies encounters! However, please remember that indoor animals do have the chance to be exposed to rabies through bats getting to…[Read more]
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Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month agoI just saw the report that they had the first confirmed case of flu reported in Maryland!
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What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months agoI worry that our area isnt providing the jobs, doctors, and education of children that keep a family here in Allegany County. We have alot to offer that doesnt translate into tangable things that people can relate to. I dont want my child to have to move away in order to get a good paying job. Does anyone else worry about the same thing?
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Thank you for mentioning this. I think many of us feel the same way. For those who wish to become a health professional, the salary outlook is much improved over many of the other jobs near here. AHEC West operates the ECHO (Exploring Careers in Health Occupations) program for students between their Freshman and Senior years of high school. It’s…[Read more]
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