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… because they can spread anytime a child's head comes into contact with another child's head or hair. For example, lice … they can't hop or jump. It's common to get lice from direct contact with someone's head. It's not common to get lice … school. Children should be encouraged to avoid head-to-head contact with other students until after their first …
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… Gonorrhea is an infection that is spread through sexual contact. It most often infects the reproductive organs. … past 60 days. If you haven't had sex in the past 60 days, contact the last person you had sex with. How is gonorrhea … the medicine as directed. You also need to avoid all sexual contact while taking the medicine. If your treatment is a …
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… is a bacterial infection spread through sexual contact. It usually infects the urethra or the cervix. If … one partner to another through different types of sexual contact. This includes vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you're … do occur, they usually appear 1 to 3 weeks after sexual contact with an infected person. Symptoms may include: …
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… or cured with antiviral therapy. For more information, read Contact with blood and body fluids: Protecting against … , the act and regulation prevail. If you have come into contact with another person's bodily substance under certain … . The application must be made within 30 days following the contact with the source individual’s blood or other bodily …
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… from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have sexual contact with other males. Those with many sexual partners or …
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… How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact with another person who is infected. Syphilis is spread through: Skin-to-skin contact with a syphilis sore (lesion) or rash, from external …
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… How is hepatitis B virus spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with … on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor Sexual contact with someone who is living with HBV Sharing … you have HBV infection, including household members, sexual contacts or anyone you may have shared drug use equipment …
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… is caused by the hepatitis B virus. It's spread through contact with blood and body fluids from an infected person. … Hepatitis B? How It Spreads Hepatitis B is spread through contact with blood and body fluids from an infected person. … infected blood, semen, and other body fluids during sexual contact. When people share needles to inject drugs. When an …
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… urine, or stool for about 1 week after an injection, avoid contact with your blood, urine, or stool for at least 1 week … diarrhea that doesn't stop, and you cannot drink normally. Contact your doctor right away if you notice any symptoms of … side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your …
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… without having sexual intercourse. Just being in close contact with an infected person's genitals, mouth, or rectum … of bacteria. The bacteria are usually spread through sexual contact. They most often enter the body through the tissues … anal, and oral sex. But it can be spread by any close contact with the genitals, mouth, or rectum of an infected …
