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… touch such as bed linens, bed rails, bathroom fixtures and medical equipment. You can become infected if you touch a … agents to reduce the number of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection … In rare cases, surgery may be considered if all other treatments have not worked, or the symptoms are very severe. …
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… severity of the warts and the treatment that is used. These treatments do not get rid of the HPV infection. A person may … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you have a new HBV infection or if you have … dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may be recommended for you before you give birth … dental floss, nail files or other personal care items or medical devices that could have tiny amounts of blood on …
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… also known as sunstroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency. The effects of heat are made worse if you … weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness Certain medications such as diuretics or water pills and certain … wide brimmed hat or use an umbrella for shade What are home treatments for mild heat-related illness? When recognized …
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… or ointments, or inserting tablets into the vagina. Some treatments require a prescription from your health care … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… if the blisters are painful or happen often. The antiviral treatments will not cure herpes, but can help to reduce … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… Health Canada The Canadian Dental Association The Canadian Medical Association The Canadian Pediatric Society The …
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