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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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… Mycobacterium chimaera infection Last updated April 25, 2024 On this page: What is … chimaera? What are the chances that I have or will get this infection? What are the symptoms of an infection caused by Mycobacterium chimaera? What should I do …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). … Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your …
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… Symptoms of Pelvic Infection On this page: Overview … Abnormal vaginal bleeding with fever may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs . During your period, … the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes and cause an infection. This is more common during menstruation but can …
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… Yeast Skin Infection On this page: What is a yeast skin infection? A yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida …
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… Signs of an Eye Infection On this page: Overview Overview Signs of an eye infection may include: Pain in the eye. A feeling that … home treatment is usually all that is needed. More serious infections affect the entire eye area (periorbital …
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… Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 … is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) …
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… Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … Test Overview A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test detects HIV antibodies or antigens , or the … blood or another type of sample. This can show if an HIV infection is present (HIV-positive). HIV infects white blood …
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… Treating a Nail Infection On this page: Overview … Overview Try home treatment if you think you have an infection in the skin around your nail. Soak your foot or … nail. Remove an artificial nail if you think you have an infection around or under a nail. Nail …
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… Hepatitis B: How to Avoid Spreading the Virus Actionset Overview The following tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the people you live with or have sex with … your illness. Be sure your baby gets medicine to prevent infection. This should start right after birth. If you get …
