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… pass the infection to others until they complete antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during … may lead to blindness if the baby is not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you … with a higher chance of getting or passing HIV. What is the treatment? Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics. It is …
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… the infection on to others until you complete antibiotic treatment. If you are pregnant, you may pass the infection … during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you … the testicles, which can lead to infertility. What is the treatment? Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics. It is …
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… or both testicles and may cause infertility. What is the treatment? Urethritis that is caused by bacteria may be treated with antibiotic pills. For effective treatment, carefully follow the treatment instructions and, if you were given pills, finish …
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… each time a person has a pelvic infection. What is the treatment for PID? The usual treatment for PID is antibiotics. In some cases, PID may be … be admitted to the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 …
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… to a rabies virus, it is crucial to begin prevention treatment for rabies as soon as possible. It typically takes … appear, it is usually too late to start effective medical treatment. If you think you have been exposed to a rabies … exposed. They will assess if you need rabies prevention treatment. What is the treatment for rabies exposure? Rabies …
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… or cause the baby to be born with syphilis. What is the treatment? During any stage, syphilis can be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment cannot undo the damage already caused by syphilis … late latent stage, but it can prevent further damage. After treatment, you must have blood tests to make sure the …
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… food preparation, or brushing your teeth. For short term treatment options such as boiling water, see HealthLinkBC … E. coli and if they cannot be corrected, find a long term treatment solution for your water. For more information on … (PDF 3.42 MB). What is long term treatment? There are many types of water treatment devices …
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… death syndrome (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the treatment? Early diagnosis and treatment in a hospital can save your child’s life. Treatment includes reducing brain swelling, preventing …
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… tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. What is the treatment? Cervicitis that is caused by bacteria may be … with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given pills, … 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do not finish the …
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… are the eggs laid by the lice called nits. What is the treatment? Pubic lice will not go away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice include using a special lotion or …
