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… Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … on the abdomen, groin, external genitals, buttocks or thighs. It can spread from one person to another or from one … who has skin-to-skin contact with an infected person is at risk of getting infected. While molluscum contagiosum is …
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… Last updated May 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC …
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… take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and neglect can include … personal problems or stresses, they might be at greater risk of harming or neglecting others. These factors may increase the risk of abuse. Living together with older adults may create …
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… updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … time in their lives. The more sexual partners you have, the higher the possibility of getting an HPV infection. What are … can pass HPV to others without knowing it. What are the risks of HPV infection? Most people who have an HPV …
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… can cause further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle … by Lack of accessible, safe housing and transportation Behavioural factors: Inappropriate footwear or clothing …
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… tested if you engaged in any behavior that increases the risk for HCV transmission in the last 12 months since your … to your partner(s) about safer sex and being tested for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) Use … Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. Hepatitis C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) …
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… infectious viruses are present. There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on … unprotected sex with a person with hepatitis B Survivors of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of … mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers are at high risk of infection with hepatitis B, such as those who …
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… of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: … through food preparation or other hand-to-mouth contact. Sexual contact, or sharing equipment used in illegal drug …
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… Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … What causes urethritis? Urethritis is often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea, … on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about …
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… Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis is often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea, … on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about …
