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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of … Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on to your partner(s). The more partners you …
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… Non-Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … Non-surgical nail removal can be used for severe antifungal infections and on nails that have increased in size due to … Non-surgical nail removal can be used for severe antifungal infections and on nails that have increased in size due to …
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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it … so it's important to know the facts. Facts about masks and infections Wearing a mask helps control the spread of infections. Wearing a mask, along with things like washing …
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… only appropriate for children 6 months and older. Most ear infections clear up on their own. Antibiotics do not help … Has other health problems, such as cleft palate or repeat infections that could put the child at risk for serious … media, is inflammation or infection of the middle ear. Ear infections often occur along with a cold or other upper …
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… Interactive Tool: How Bad Are Your Urinary Symptoms From Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? On … does this tool help you learn? This tool asks about your urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and … Lerner LB, et al (2021). "Management of lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia: …
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… tell you whether your exposure puts you at risk of these infections. How do I prevent the spread of infection to … see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Do not donate blood, plasma, organs, …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview Related … A person who has HIV has difficulty fighting off other infections. You can help protect the person from infections. Avoid close contact with people who have …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: How a Male Genital Exam Is Done On this page: … Overview During this examination for sexually transmitted infections , the doctor: Looks for discharge from your … urethra and take a sample of fluid and cells to test for infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Checks your …
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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 … For more information about water-borne infections and how to safely disinfect your drinking water, …
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… test or some other test to screen for sexually transmitted infections. Don't have the test. This choice isn't for you … you need a test. FAQs What is an STI? Sexually transmitted infections are diseases spread by sexual contact. Some of … Treatment is available for all sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to relieve symptoms, even if a cure isn't …