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… and those who have had cancer treatment may get serious infections. Young children and the elderly may be at greater … all times. See HealthlinkBC File #56 Preventing water-borne infections for people with weakened immune systems Do not …
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… absorbing nutrients. These types of severe or prolonged infections are rare. How is giardiasis diagnosed and … so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Some Giardia infections get better without treatment. Your health care …
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… is contaminated with human or animal sewage can also cause infections. E. coli can also be transmitted from a sick …
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… Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Actionset Overview Psoriasis is a long-term … can get it too. How can you protect your skin, scalp, and nails? Caring for your skin If you have psoriasis, your skin … the site of the injury. This includes injuries to your nails or nearby skin while trimming your nails. Tight shoes, …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most …
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… 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … of yeast in the vagina. What causes vaginal yeast infections? Vaginal yeast infections can be caused by many factors, some of which …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Cause Prevention … infections can be treated with an over-the-counter antifungal medicine that you put into your vagina. If you think … infections can be treated with an over-the-counter antifungal medicine that you put into your vagina. If you think …
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… Neutropenia: Preventing Infections On this page: … when you have it? When you have neutropenia, you can get infections easily because your white blood cell count is … serious. So it's important to take extra measures to avoid infections and to be alert for signs of infection. Your …
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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview … treated, you're more likely to get sick with opportunistic infections . HIV weakens your immune system so it can't fight off these infections. Preventing opportunistic infections is an …
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… Tympanocentesis for Ear Infections On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results … no bacteria are found in the fluid. Ear Infections Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … no bacteria are found in the fluid. Ear Infections Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
