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… to ask hospital workers, but doing so can help prevent infections. Am I the right person? Make sure hospital … to ask hospital workers, but doing so can help prevent infections. Am I the right person? Make sure hospital …
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… vaginal discharge. Bleeding between periods. Fever. Pelvic infections are usually caused by bacteria. It is important to treat pelvic infections right away to: Prevent scarring of the fallopian … more than one sex partner, are more likely to have pelvic infections. And the risk for infection is increased if you: …
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… is hepatitis B virus infection? There are very few new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, … adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in people who were born in countries with …
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… parasite does not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this …
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… one of a group of common bacteria that sometimes cause lung infections or severe illness in people with weakened immune … is usually not harmful to people. Only rarely does it cause infections in people with weakened immune systems. What are … to thrive. To learn more, visit Mycobacterium chimaera infections in post–operative patients . Symptoms of an …
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… grows, it is called a yeast skin infection. Yeast skin infections tend to happen in skin-to-skin areas. These … grows, it is called a yeast skin infection. Yeast skin infections tend to happen in skin-to-skin areas. These …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause … irritation. Wait until the end of the bath to use soap. Preventing future UTIs Make sure that your child drinks … child have regular stools that are soft and pass easily. Preventing constipation may also help prevent UTIs. Learn …