Tetanus — also known as lockjaw — is a serious bacterial disease that affects the nervous system. Tetanus bacteria enters the body through a wound, so it is important to see your doctor for a tetanus booster shot if you haven’t had one in the past 10 years. Tetanus causes painful muscle contractions, especially in the jaw, and can affect your ability to breathe.  Stay aware of signs that you might have tetanus, including:  Difficulty swallowing Spasms that last several minutes Stiffness in the neck or jaw Fever High blood pressure The Achilles tendon — a tendon connecting your heel to the muscles in your calf — is often at special risk for rupture if you have jungle rot.  Ruptured tendons can be identified by hearing or feeling a pop or snap in your calf followed quickly by a terrible pain in your leg or ankle.  With a ruptured tendon, you will be unable to walk properly or put a normal amount of weight on the leg. Most cases of ruptured tendons require surgery.  Talk to your doctor if you suspect you’ve ruptured a tendon. As the tropical ulcer progresses, it might lead to gangrene, a medical condition characterized by the death of tissue due to infection.  If you suspect you have gangrene, contact a medical professional immediately for treatment.  Your ulcer might have become gangrenous if:  You have extreme pain in your affected limb followed by a period of numbness Your skin near the ulcer is deeply discolored and appears bruised.  It might be red, purple, black, blue, or bronze in color. Your skin is pale, hard, numb, or cold. You have an extreme fever and/or low blood pressure in addition to any of the above symptoms. Edema is buildup of bodily fluid that causes the skin to swell and become discolored.  If you notice yourself accumulating weight in your legs or feet, experiencing stiffness in your joints, or feeling aches and pains in your legs, you probably have edema.  Combined with related symptoms, this may indicate a case of tropical ulcers. Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of skin in uneven patches.  You might notice the skin around your ulcer becomes discolored and darker than the rest of the surrounding skin.  This is usually temporary, but could last for several months. The amount of time the hyperpigmentation lasts varies from person to person.
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One-sentence summary -- Look out for tetanus. Check for ruptured tendons. Look for gangrene. Look for edema. Look for hyperpigmentation.


Abstinence is a method used by many people to prevent pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. It can be practiced in a variety of ways for many reasons. No one definition is the right one, but the overarching theme and purpose for abstinence is to prevent pregnancies and STDs.   Outercourse is a form of abstinence where people abstain or avoid vaginal sexual intercourse. This means all other forms of sexual play can be practiced. Abstinence can also be defined by not engaging in any sexual activities with a partner. Keeping sperm from reaching the vagina is an effective way to prevent pregnancies. Instead of engaging in sexual intercourse that includes vaginal penetration by the penis, try:  Kissing Masturbating Fondling Rubbing Acting out sexual fantasies Using sex toys Oral sex Anal sex Many people find it difficult, but when it comes to preventing pregnancy it is the cheapest and most effective way not to have a baby. It also has no medical or hormonal side effects compared to other methods that help prevent pregnancies.  The benefits of practicing abstinence can go beyond preventing unintended pregnancies. Abstinence can be practiced until you're ready to have sex or until you have found the right partner to have sex with. It can be a way for you to be in a romantic relationship without being sexually active. Or it can serve to symbolize a moral or religious choice. The disadvantages to abstinence come from people who find it hard to abstain from sex and who jump into sex without properly educating themselves or protecting themselves against pregnancies and STDs. It can be difficult to be in or continue to be in a relationship with someone who does not believe in being abstinent. It's best to speak to your partner about your choice and explain to them what abstinence is and why you have chosen to practice it.  Talk to your partner before things get sexual. It's always helpful and important to communicate with your partner what you expect from a relationship and what boundaries you may or may not have. Determining what is allowed or appropriate within your relationship can help clarify and prevent misunderstandings when you engage in any sexual activity. Being abstinent is not forever unless you want it to be. Your relationship and beliefs can change with time or experience.
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One-sentence summary -- Learn what it means to abstinent. Engage only in outercourse. Talk to your partner about the advantages and disadvantages of abstinence. Find a partner that respects your choice to be abstinent.


This should produce a check-mark in the box next to each option. If the boxes were already checked, keep them as is.
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One-sentence summary -- Access the main iTunes pulldown menu from your dock or menu bar. Select the “Preferences” menu. Select the “Advanced” pane of the Preferences menu. Click on the “Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized” and “Copy Files to iTunes” options.


to double pointed needles or circular needles. all the stitches, every row. You can also purl every stitch, every row, but most patterns will ask you to knit. Since you are knitting circularly, you are always working on just one side of the piece while knitting in the round.
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Cast on Knit Continue to desired length. Cast off.