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… food preparation, or brushing your teeth. For short term treatment options such as boiling water, see HealthLinkBC … E. coli and if they cannot be corrected, find a long term treatment solution for your water. For more information on … (PDF 3.42 MB). What is long term treatment? There are many types of water treatment devices …
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… death syndrome (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the treatment? Early diagnosis and treatment in a hospital can save your child’s life. Treatment includes reducing brain swelling, preventing …
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… 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, … 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do not finish the …
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… 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 lotion or …
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… (weeks to years later), which can be treated with a minor laser procedure. A common feeling after the surgery is …
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… 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 … who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, there are some treatments available. Can I get HTLV-1 from blood …
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… if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. Both men and women can get yeast infections. What … you have repeated symptoms of yeast infections; What is the treatment? Treatment for vaginal yeast infections include taking pills …
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… with weakened immune systems due to disease or medical treatment Pregnant people, as they can pass the infection … in contact with someone who has fifth disease. What is the treatment? For generally healthy people, home treatment is usually the only care needed for fifth …
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… in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment available? Yes. Treatment consists of 6 to 12 months of antifungal … consult your health care provider for early diagnosis and treatment. If you are a smoker, you can decrease your risk …
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… than 1 week should see a health care provider. Is there a treatment? Pertussis is treated with antibiotics. If taken … health care provider for more information. What is the home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you …