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Molluscum contagiosum

… the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can spread easily but are … the symptoms? A molluscum infection begins as tiny painless bumps that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after contact with the virus. The bumps grow over several weeks to become small, firm, smooth, …
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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… cases of genital warts, which are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that occur in the genital area. It is possible to have … a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is … HPV infection. Genital warts are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that are usually painless, may be itchy, and sometimes …
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Living well with hepatitis C virus

… (STBBI), and that you are living with HCV Do not share razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other … household garbage (for example, bandages, tissues, tampons, razors, dental floss) Clean and disinfect areas that could …
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Hepatitis B virus infection

… have blood on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor Sexual contact with someone who is living with HBV … your blood, semen, body organs or tissues Do not share razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other …
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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… that could have tiny amounts of blood on them, such as razors, toothbrushes or nail files Keep all open cuts and … household garbage, including bandages, tissues, tampons, razors or dental floss Use a solution of 9 parts water to 1 …
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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… tissue, or sperm Do not share toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, or other items that may have blood or body fluids on … dental floss, and bandages. Put sharp items such as used razors or needles into a container and tape shut. Throw away …
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Impetigo

… skin rash that looks like a group of small blisters or red bumps. After these blisters appear they often burst, and …
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Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… using items that have blood on them, such as a toothbrush, razor, or needles used for injecting drugs, and by having …
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Young children and their vision

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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… items that may have blood on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, nail files, needles used for injecting …