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  1. Preventing hepatitis A 
    ... virus. You can take several steps to prevent catching or spreading the virus. ... To reduce your risk of spreading or catching the hepatitis A virus: Always wash your hands thoroughly after using the restroom and when you come in contact with an infected person's ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000422.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Colonoscopy (image) 
    ... the entire colon). All 3 are effective in catching cancers in the early stages, when treatment is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1083.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pulmonary tuberculosis 
    ... that weaken the immune system Your risk for catching TB increases if you: Are around people who ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000077.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Flu 
    You can take steps to avoid catching or spreading the flu. The best step is for everyone age 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine. There are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000080.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 
    ... dyspnea ) that gets worse with mild activity Trouble catching one's breath Wheezing Because the symptoms develop slowly, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000091.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Hepatitis A 
    ... can help reduce your risk for spreading or catching the virus: Always wash your hands well after ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000278.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Malaria 
    ... the medicine is less than the risk of catching this infection. Chloroquine has been the medicine of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000621.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Disseminated tuberculosis 
    ... are also at higher risk. Your risk of catching TB increases if you: Are around people who ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000624.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Chancroid 
    ... or female type, greatly decreases the risk of catching an STI. You need to wear the condom ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000635.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) 
    ... or female type, greatly decreases the risk of catching an STD. You need to wear the condom ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000636.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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