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… pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic … and women, if left untreated, gonorrhea may cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… areas of the body. Untreated chlamydia may cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and … pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and … as a result of their infection. For those who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, there are some treatments …
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… are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water contaminated with certain … of an outbreak are difficult to identify. Most types of illnesses spread by water can also be spread by food, or … children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can …
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… system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment … HIV. Without treatment, HIV infection may become a serious disease called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). AIDS occurs when …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … TB disease over your lifetime. However, certain medical conditions may increase your risk of TB disease. Talk to … (BCCDC) clinics, visit www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis . Image … Tuberculosis TB …
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… weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and … generic E. coli contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for …
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… to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater … diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other illnesses. These studies are posted at the Institute of …
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… 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating because they cause …
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… sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The secondary stage … After the rash goes away, and if you are not treated, the disease will progress to the latent, or hidden, stages. This … stages of syphilis: Early latent stage is when a person has acquired a syphilis infection within the past year. People …
