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… the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the urethra (the … you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one … with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a person with …
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… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra (the tube … you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one … with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a person with …
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… in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called … community water supplies and/or wells. Water suppliers must test fluoride levels in water. All water suppliers should … Health Canada The Canadian Dental Association The Canadian Medical Association The Canadian Pediatric Society The …
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… should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are … organisms that cause urethritis spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … more treatment. Your health care provider may offer other treatments if another cause is identified. How can I reduce …
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… symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if … long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide … can vary greatly over a period of 24 hours, short-term tests (2 to 7 days) are not recommended. What are the …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find … from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … that cause cervicitis are spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … help you to decide if you need further treatment. Other treatments may be offered by your health care provider if …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by … or gonorrhea A previous PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, … from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex until after you and your …
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… or changes can be difficult to detect or notice without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent … Bumping into things What can I expect at my child's vision test? Your child can have an eye exam even if your child … eye doctor will show your child the equipment before the tests. The eye exam may check your child's: Eye health Eye …
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… a mask that covers your nose and mouth if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to … home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you … the home isolation instructions and by taking your TB medications. You can also help protect your family and …