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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… 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 … be admitted to the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 …

Rabies

… 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 … exposed. They will assess if you need rabies prevention treatment. What is the treatment for rabies exposure? Rabies …

Syphilis

… 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 … late latent stage, but it can prevent further damage. After treatment, you must have blood tests to make sure the …

Well water testing

… 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 …

Reye syndrome

… 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 …

Cervicitis

… 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 …

Pubic lice

… 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 …

HTLV-1 Virus

… 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 …

Vaginal yeast infection

… 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 …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… 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 …