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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to … first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may also be recommended for you to take …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis or HIV. …
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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common sexually …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … or medication) as soon as possible to protect against infection. It is important that you are assessed as soon as … the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral medications without waiting for test results. These …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last … Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at … of certain water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ count of less than 100 cells/mm3; …
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… 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … What is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that affects the outer layer of the skin. … the bumps with liquid nitrogen. Curettage – removing the viral material in the centre of the lesion or bump. …
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… It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome … Reye syndrome occurs 3 to 7 days after the beginning of a viral infection. It can also occur while recovering from the …
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… Most of the time, Q fever is mistaken for a short-term viral illness such as influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating … However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and …
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… provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What are the symptoms? Pinkeye usually makes the … discharge. Is pinkeye serious? Pinkeye is usually a mild infection that is not a serious threat to health. It will … on time. How is it spread? Pinkeye caused by a bacterial or viral infection spreads very easily. A person with pinkeye …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the opening of the uterus, also known …
