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… BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care … inserted into the vagina or as pills taken by mouth. Only medications taken by mouth are used to treat pregnant women. … of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …
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… HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from an … Using a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, everyday … who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, there are some treatments available. Can I get HTLV-1 from blood …
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… virus (e.g., through kissing or sexual activity, including oral sex), even without visible herpes sores. It also is … 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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… HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual … 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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… Treatment for vaginal yeast infections include taking pills orally, using creams 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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… a health care provider may use any of the following treatments: Cryotherapy – freezing and removing the bumps … centre of the lesion or bump. Medication – the use of oral medications and creams to treat molluscum is rare, and … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral medications without waiting for test results. These … is no vaccine to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have … the infection to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male or female …
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… ? Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness … ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected person or animal. Fecal-oral transmission is when contaminated feces particles are …
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… dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may also be recommended for you to take before … or tissue transplants Do not share personal care items or medical devices that could have tiny amounts of blood on … the type of exposure and their immunization history, blood tests, hepatitis B vaccine and HBIg may be recommended. …
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… How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted … with another person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
