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… may also spread by sharing clothing, bedding or towels of someone who has pubic lice. Condoms do not prevent the … is the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be … are the eggs laid by the lice called nits. What is the treatment? Pubic lice will not go away without treatment. …
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… they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of … from person to person is by direct contact, particularly if someone has a skin infection or a wound. It can also be … to wash your hands regularly using soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may prevent the spread of MRSA after …
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… contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested … testing for a broader combination of chemicals. How do I get my well water tested? Your water should be tested by a … food preparation, or brushing your teeth. For short term treatment options such as boiling water, see HealthLinkBC …
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… to a municipal or city sewage system needs a method for getting rid of human waste (feces and urine). All buildings not serviced by a municipal (centralized) treatment plant need to have an onsite sewage system. This … of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …
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… if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 … contact or unprotected sexual intercourse. Is there any treatment for HTLV-1 infection? There is currently no …
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… tick(s). If you cannot reach the tick or see it clearly, get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care … has been removed, clean the area with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. You may also put a small amount of …
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… Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not generally need to be tested, even if … or had health care outside of Canada. CPO rarely cause problems or infections outside of hospitals. What are my … dry your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Sanitizer can be used as long …
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… primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact with … or cause the baby to be born with syphilis. What is the treatment? During any stage, syphilis can be treated with …
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… pass the infection to others until they complete antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during … not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual … reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of …
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… the infection on to others until you complete antibiotic treatment. If you are pregnant, you may pass the infection … pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners … reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of …
