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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 … against infection from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth … people will get cervical cancer and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the …
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… sex partners, infection with a sexually transmitted disease-STD, or use/abuse of drugs or alcohol. … to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor … to do so by your doctor. Doing so may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …
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… specific proteins in the blood to help identify some diseases. Proteins are substances made up of smaller … globulins bind to foreign substances, such as bacteria or viruses, causing them to be destroyed by the immune system . … globulins bind to foreign substances, such as bacteria or viruses, causing them to be destroyed by the immune system . …
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… have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease. Draining a blister increases your risk of … such as chickenpox. If you drain that type of blister, the virus can spread to another person. Clean and cover a torn … such as chickenpox. If you drain that type of blister, the virus can spread to another person. Clean and cover a torn …
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… History of gastrointestinal bleeding Kidney or liver disease Allergic reactions to aspirin or related drugs … Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection Teething Adaptation Date: … Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection Teething Adaptation Date: …
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… strep throat), dental problems (such as cavities), and gum disease. Bad breath can also be caused by medical problems, … disease), bowel problems, or cancer. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Liver disease. Lung problems, such as … disease), bowel problems, or cancer. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Liver disease. Lung problems, such as …
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… what to do if you are exposed to HIV. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the … risks of infection with the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus. People who work in the health care industry should be … risks of infection with the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus. People who work in the health care industry should be …
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… (STIs) like gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active … transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis or herpes simplex (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are … transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… a certain viral eye infection (retinitis due to cytomegalovirus-CMV) in people with AIDS. It lowers your risk of … known as antivirals. It works by stopping the growth of the virus. Cidofovir is not a cure for CMV retinitis, and your disease may still worsen during and after treatment. Other …
