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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … be passed back to you or your partner(s) and cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care … at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human …
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… is a surgical procedure in which the doctor uses a lens called a goniolens to see the structures of the front part of the eye … Risks Complications of goniotomy include bleeding, infection, and cataracts. Citations Gagrani M, et …
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… is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal … on or after their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact with someone with meningococcal type C disease It is … to person by coughing, sneezing, or close face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and …
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… In adults and older children, rashes are often caused by contact with a substance that irritates the skin ( contact … can cause a severe reaction. Rashes may occur with: Viral infections, such as herpes zoster . Fungal infections, such … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… surface. Bimatoprost contains a preservative that may stain contact lenses. If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them … chloride), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… age. If homocystinuria is not diagnosed in infancy, other problems may develop, including: Partial dislocation of the lens of the eyes (ectopia lentis). Severe nearsightedness … problems may develop, including: Partial dislocation of the lens of the eyes (ectopia lentis). Severe nearsightedness …
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… medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Actionsets … through urine. Blurry vision. When sugar builds up in the lens of the eye, it sucks extra water into the eye. This changes the shape of the lens and blurs vision. Feeling very tired. The body isn't …
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… in our intestines and on our skin, usually without causing problems. But if they become resistant to antibiotics, they can cause serious infections, especially in people who are ill or weak. These … can be spread from one person to another through casual contact or through contaminated objects. Most often, VRE …
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… pain. Treatment may shorten the illness and prevent other problems caused by shingles. See your doctor right away if … chickenpox vaccine, you can get chickenpox if you come into contact with the fluid in the shingles blisters. Learn more … system due to another disease, such as diabetes or HIV infection. Experiencing stress or trauma. Having cancer or …
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… 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … chance of passing it on. You can not get HIV through casual contact, such as sharing food or drinks, insect bites, … clinics allow you to test using a numbered code and give no contact information. This is called anonymous testing, and …