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… infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 121 Download PDF Document English … treated? If you have prolonged or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing … a stool sample. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a severe case of cyclosporiasis or a …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … factors, some of which include: current or recent use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your … for vaginal yeast infections include taking pills orally, using creams or ointments, or inserting tablets into the …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a Gonorrhea and HealthLinkBC File #08l … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … treatment? During any stage, syphilis can be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment cannot undo the damage … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control. If you have concerns, also use …
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… Trichomoniasis Last updated May 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted … To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into the … be released into the drinking water distribution systems, causing people to ingest (drink or eat) it or breathe in …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … products? No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you … pregnant people Switch completely from smoking to vaping. Using both may cause more health damage If you are vaping to …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and … lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a Pap test, which is a routine part of a female sexual …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of … will review the following information with the child using a provincial resource like a HealthLinkBC File: Which …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has … not have an appetite, it is ok for them to miss a few meals Antibiotics cannot cure roseola. If your health care …
