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Can I spread it by Scratching?

Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac - Frequently Asked Questions - (w...
Rhus plants(poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac) are the most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in the US. Rhus plans contain the potent antigen urushiol, which will sensitize 60% to 80% of the persons who are exposed to it. ...(It) may be carried on the fur of pets, clothing, shoes, toys, tools, or other objects and then transferred to the skin. Approximately 24 to 36 hrs after a sensitized person is exposed to the urushiol, a blistery, itching rash develops.
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Can Poison Oak Be Spread By Scratching?

Poison Oak FAQ"
What is Poison Oak? Poison Oak can be a bush, vine, root, tree, whatever. My theory is that it is sentient and has a collective, malevolent, intelligence. I also believe it is capable of reaching out and grabbing one's ankles when hiking on a trail. The name poison oak is often applied to the shrub-like forms of poison ivy and to at least two similar plants that are usually considered separate species of the cashew family, Anacardiaceae.
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Why are the kids still scratching?

FAQ about NITMIX treatment and removing headlice naturally
Most living creatures have little mechanisms in their bodies for fighting off anything that invades them. They also have warning systems to tell us something is not right. When we get stung or bitten by a bug a very complicated reaction gets set off which is partly warning, partly healing. Swelling, redness and itchiness are all part of this reaction. With head lice we need to get bitten many times before we feel the itchy bit, some people don't get itchy at all.
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What about scratching?

Designsbyindigo for Dazzling Diamonds in Tailormade Designs ...
Scratches more easily if set in a design where there are lots high polish areas. Before platinum made its comeback in the early 90's most platinum rings were finely hand engraved and/or set with pave diamonds. So there were very little high polish areas.
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What can be done about scratching?

Homeless Cat Rescue - FAQ's
Since your cat brings you so much joy, you decide to buy him/her the softest and most luxurious scratching post you can find. You take it home and kitty gives you a blank stare, like only a cat can, and walks away. Your idea of what is ideal and your cat's idea may not be the same. Cats like rough surfaces that they can shred to pieces. The best scratching posts are those covered in sisal and they are sold by Woodruff (www.woodruff.com).
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How can I prevent my wood flooring from scratching?

Flooring Frequently Asked Questions
Many steps can be taken to help reduce scratches on a wood floor. First, you can put throw rugs down in any high traffic areas such as in entryways, in front of your sink or refrigerator, or down a highly traveled hallway. One of the best things you can do is dust, sweep or mop on a regular basis to keep any dirt or debris from collecting on the surface or the floor. You can also put felt pads under the legs of any chairs or tables.
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How is the flu spread?

MedImmune | Products | FluMist FAQ
The flu, much like the common cold, is airborne and can be easily transmitted from person to person. When a person infected with the flu virus sneezes, coughs, or even speaks, microscopic droplets that contain the virus are expelled into the air, which, if inhaled, can infect others. The flu can also be transmitted by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the eyes, nose or mouth.
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How is VRE spread?

VRE: Information for the Public FAQ | CDC Infection Control ...
VRE is usually passed to others by direct contact with stool, urine or blood containing VRE. It can also be spread indirectly via the hands of healthcare providers or on contaminated environmental surfaces. VRE usually is not spread through casual contact such as touching or hugging. VRE is not spread through the air by coughing or sneezing.
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
VRE are spread on hands and from surfaces contaminated with the patient’s body secretions or wound drainage.
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How is BSE spread?

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE; Mad Cow Disease)
There is still much debate in the scientific community regarding how BSE is spread. At the present time, BSE is thought to be spread in tissue from the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) as well as distal ileum, some of which can be present in meat and bone meal. BSE is not spread by animal-to-animal contact. In other words, an animal infected with BSE cannot infect another animal with which it is penned or pastured.
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How might HPAI be spread?

Avian Flu: Frequently Asked Questions - Shenyang, China
Wild waterfowl are the natural reservoir of all influenza A viruses. They have probably carried influenza viruses, including H5 and H7 subtypes in the low pathogenic form with no apparent harm for centuries. Evidence now suggests that migratory birds can introduce low pathogenic H5 and H7 viruses into poultry flocks and these then mutate to the highly pathogenic form.
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How is the virus spread?

Avian Flu - FAQ
The virus can occur naturally in some wild migratory water birds, such as ducks and geese, which do not get sick from the virus but can carry it to other birds. Domestic poultry such as chickens and turkeys can get bird flu. These bird flu viruses pose no serious threat to human health.
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How is SARS spread?

CDC | Frequently Asked Questions About SARS
The primary way that SARS appears to spread is by close person-to-person contact. SARS-CoV is thought to be transmitted most readily by respiratory droplets (droplet spread) produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Droplet spread can happen when droplets from the cough or sneeze of an infected person are propelled a short distance (generally up to 3 feet) through the air and deposited on the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, or eyes of persons who are nearby.
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How do fire ants spread?

Imported Fire Ant - FAQ
Fire ants reproduce opportunistically when conditions are wet and warm. They are found in all types of soil, but they do better in open pastures and sunny, grassy places than in thick shaded woods. Grassy medians of freeway and mowed pipeline and powerline rights of ways provide prime "freeways" for the ants too. Polygyne colonies (those with multiple queens/mound) can reproduce by budding off new colonies and spread by walking a few meters per year.
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How is it spread?

Pertussis FAQ – the disease the vaccine and the treatm...
Pertussis is transmitted through droplets from the mouth and nose when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. 6 Because it is most contagious during the first two weeks of infection when symptoms resemble a cold, pertussis is easily spread throughout a household. A parent, grandparent or babysitter suffering from what seems like a cold can actually have pertussis and spread the disease to the baby.
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How is rabies spread?

georgia.gov - Georgia Poison Center
Rabies can be spread from animal to animal, or animal to human. Rabies is spread when the saliva or brain tissue of an infected (rabid) animal gets in the mouth, the eyes, or an open cut. Rabies is most often spread to animals and humans through a bite from an infected animal.
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Hawaii State Department of Health - www.hawaii.gov/health
TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The bacteria get into the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, shouts, sings, or sneezes. People nearby may breathe in the bacteria and become infected. You may have been exposed to TB if you spent a lot of time near someone with TB disease of the lungs or throat. Most people get TB from a family member, spouse, friend, or close coworker.
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Once it is present, how is it spread?

Frequently Asked Questions
is spread by movement of infected birds or contact with respiratory secretions, and in particular faeces, directly or through contaminated objects, clothes or vehicles.
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How is smallpox spread?

CDC Smallpox | FAQ About Smallpox
Smallpox normally spreads from contact with infected persons. Generally, direct and fairly prolonged face-to-face contact is required to spread smallpox from one person to another. Smallpox also can be spread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated objects such as bedding or clothing. Indirect spread is less common. Rarely, smallpox has been spread by virus carried in the air in enclosed settings such as buildings, buses, and trains.
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How can the spread be prevented?

Swamp eel FAQs
The USGS focus is to document the eels' geographic distribution and to learn as much as possible about its behavior and biology. The resulting information is considered critical in helping to develop strategies aimed at containing or controlling its spread. Meanwhile, catching and transporting for use as bait, food, or aquarium pets is highly discouraged.
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My pig is scratching - is it ok ?

Guinea Pig / Cavy FAQ #1
As with sneezing [above] pigs do sometimes just like to have a nice scratch ! Again, check for other symptoms such as: is there any hair-loss or bald areas, is there scurfing of the skin, are their any small scabs, can you see broken hairs or does your pig appear irritated / in pain when being handled ? These symptoms, accompanying the scratching, could point to a fungal or parasitic condition - If you suspect this then please take her to the vet asap for a proper diagnosis and treatment advice.
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How do I keep the kitten from scratching up my furniture?

Frequently Asked Questions
It's very important to give the kitten an alternative to scratch. Scratching is cats' natural way of removing old claw sheaths and exercising. Buying a sturdy scratching post would help. Cats are also less likely to rip up smooth upholstery. They find rough fabrics that catch their claws more attractive. You can also minimize the damage if you trim the kitten's claws on a regular basis. We recommend small, scissors-type clippers, not the guillotine type.
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What is the scratching sound I hear when I drive off in my Touareg?

Volkswagen Touareg Frequently-Asked Questions
It has been suggested that the quiet scratching sound that is heard when you drive off in the Touareg is part of the security system. Specifically, it may be the Immobilizer system reading the transponder in the key.
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How resistant is the blue screen to scratching?

Dark Reader - FAQ
The blue screen is made of plastic and will scratch more easily than a UV screen. However, this does not appear to be an important factor in performance of the Dark Reader - we have had a Dark Reader in use for several years in a cloning lab and it has been used (and abused) on a daily basis. Though the blue surface is somewhat scratched when viewed under normal lab lighting, in operation all but the most serious scratches disappear.
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Why is my Dog Scratching?

Canine Hot Spots (Moist Dermatitis/Eczema)
A summary of what you should do if your dog starts scratching, and a brief description of the non-allergic causes of itchiness. Does your dog suffer from facial skin problems? Were you aware that it could be canine acne? Read below to find out more about this condition. Before you go on vacation, it is vital to make arrangements for you pets. Here are 10 tips to find the ideal dog sitter.
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