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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have … person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. …
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… Caregiving: Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home On this page: Overview Overview Germs and infection can spread easily in the home. This may happen … too. Washing your hands often can help you keep germs and infection from spreading. Keeping the home clean can help …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Condition … Information What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a problem that happens when germs (called …
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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 … STI Get vaccinated Vaccines can prevent some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your …
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… HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … having a screening test for HIV if you have a high risk of infection. footnote 1 HIV tests are also recommended for all …
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… Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion On this page: Overview … Overview If a child has repeat ear infections (three or more ear infections in a 6-month period or four in 1 year), you may …
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… Home Test for Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Information Test Overview You can buy a home urinary tract infection (UTI) test kit. They are available without a … UTIs are easy to cure with antibiotics . But an untreated infection may spread to the kidneys and cause a more serious …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: Symptoms in Women On this page: Overview Related … Overview If you develop symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) , it is important to be evaluated by a … bleeding after sexual intercourse. General symptoms of an infection, such as fever and fatigue or lack of energy. …
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… Cranberry Juice and Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Overview … used cranberry juice to prevent and help cure urinary tract infections (UTIs) . There is limited proof that this is … Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults Citations …
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… Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 … with your healthcare provider about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some STIs can be cured and others cannot. … at 8-1-1 right away. Useful resources Sexually transmitted infections … Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy …
