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… are not spread through the air. You cannot get C. diff from someone sneezing or coughing. How can I prevent the spread …
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… Water may become contaminated if sewage runs into it or if someone with shigellosis swims in it. Sexual contact Certain …
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… the pus or discharge from their eye and then touches someone else. It is also spread by touching the discharge …
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… stress that may lead to abuse Most people giving care to someone may feel stressed at times. Fortunately, people can …
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… put it in a braid. Having head lice once does not prevent someone from getting them again. Regular checks for head … week to make sure that you did not miss any live lice. If someone in the house has lice, check all family members. …
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… weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with … be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, … you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the …
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… to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … or a wheelchair Medication storage and administration Helping the person in and out of bed or going up and down stairs Helping the person with toileting or bathing Special …
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… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is … or after sexual intercourse Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during vaginal sex In both men and women, a gonorrhea …
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… Cervicitis is common and affects many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis … spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain during vaginal sex It is also possible to have cervicitis … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: Unusual fluid from … commonly occur if you drink alcohol within 12 hours before, during and 24 to 72 hours after taking metronidazole. To … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
