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… have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 … syringes or other equipment used for injecting drugs Sexual contact. Evidence shows that the virus is spread more … Using a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, everyday household …
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… smoking, or injecting equipment Are males who have sex with other males Have HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C … areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners Residents and staff of institutions caring for … through food preparation or other hand-to-mouth contact. Sexual contact, or sharing equipment used in illegal drug …
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… and blood products received before 1992 Condomless or rough sex, especially if there is contact with blood, such as in … since your last test Talk to your partner(s) about safer sex and being tested for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) Use …
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… disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. The effects of FASD include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, … planning to become pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is there any safe time to drink alcohol during …
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… 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: Balance problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk …
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… a person with hepatitis B People who have had unprotected sex with a person with hepatitis B Survivors of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of … with hepatitis B, such as those who inject drugs or are sex trade workers Depending on your immunization history, …
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… a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is … needles used for injecting drugs, and by having unprotected sex with someone infected with the virus. Mothers who are …
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… heart rate and blood pressure Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting … car accidents, violence and risky behaviours such as unsafe sex. Are sports drinks different than energy drinks? Yes. …
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… Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and … immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I … baby such as brain damage or death. People undergoing therapy such as chemotherapy, radiation or HIV/AIDS can …
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… mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a vegetative …
