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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 per cent of cancers of the cervix, plus some less common cancers of the throat, anus, penis, vagina and vulva. Two … 1 type of HPV infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung … symptoms and consult your health care provider for early diagnosis and treatment. If you are a smoker, you can …
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Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, vagina … 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 vaccine protects against 5 additional types …
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… CJD is not contagious. How is CJD diagnosed? A tentative diagnosis of CJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the … Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG The diagnosis can only be confirmed through an autopsy. How do …
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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… . How is vCJD diagnosed? A tentative diagnosis of vCJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the … the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be confirmed through an autopsy. In …
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Reye syndrome

… or a psychiatric illness. What is the treatment? Early diagnosis and treatment in a hospital can save your child’s …
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Measles

… throat swab or urine sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of measles. How can I prevent spreading measles to …
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Elementary school age children and their vision

… few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, the more difficult it may be to correct issues of …
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… FASD the best chance to reach their full potential. Early diagnosis and support in a safe and healthy family situation …
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Mumps

… your mouth or a urine sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of mumps. How can I prevent spreading mumps to …