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… inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) are available through BC PharmaCare to all …
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… diarrhea if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure Have congestive heart failure Have … insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea … several ways to treat water so it is safe to drink. Heat treatment Bring water to a full boil for at least 1 minute …
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… What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). … school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in people who were … There is no cure for chronic HBV infection, but there is treatment that can reduce the risk of serious complications …
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… other STIs and an increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic … disease (PID) for more information. What is the treatment? Trichomoniasis is usually treated with antibiotic … it is important to follow the instructions for taking the treatment carefully and finish all the pills. Sexual …
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… 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 … pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic …
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… 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 … pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic …
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… is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the … 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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… sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The secondary stage … 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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… after vaginal delivery or caesarean section. What is the treatment? If you have BV, but no symptoms, treatment is not usually necessary. The condition usually … into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious illness. For more information …
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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 … They can all be obtained over the counter. Only consider treatment if you find live lice. Head lice will not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home …
