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… Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the … pass the infection to others until they complete antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during … may lead to blindness if the baby is not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you …
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… Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. The infection may occur in the rectum (the … the infection on to others until you complete antibiotic treatment. If you are pregnant, you may pass the infection … during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you …
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… body. In a penis, the urethra also carries semen. What causes urethritis? Urethritis is often caused by sexually … or both testicles and may cause infertility. What is the treatment? Urethritis that is caused by bacteria may be treated with antibiotic pills. For effective treatment, carefully follow the treatment instructions and, …
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… are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that commonly cause PID. Other infections that are not sexually transmitted … each time a person has a pelvic infection. What is the treatment for PID? The usual treatment for PID is antibiotics. In some cases, PID may be …
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… infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How … death syndrome (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the treatment? Early diagnosis and treatment in a hospital can save your child’s life. …
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… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … to a rabies virus, it is crucial to begin prevention treatment for rabies as soon as possible. It typically takes … appear, it is usually too late to start effective medical treatment. If you think you have been exposed to a rabies …
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… many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis is often caused by sexually … tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. What is the treatment? Cervicitis that is caused by bacteria may be … with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given pills, …
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… irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots on your skin. The spots may … are the eggs laid by the lice called nits. What is the treatment? Pubic lice will not go away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice include using a special …
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… may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your … or cause the baby to be born with syphilis. What is the treatment? During any stage, syphilis can be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment cannot undo the damage already caused by syphilis …
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… a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new … contact or unprotected sexual intercourse. Is there any treatment for HTLV-1 infection? There is currently no treatment that will get rid of the virus once you are …
