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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview … Use a condom every time you have sex. This helps prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you inject drugs, use new, …
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… vaginal discharge. Bleeding between periods. Fever. Pelvic infections are usually caused by bacteria. It is important … Reduce the risk of passing the infection to your partner. Sexually active women, especially those who have more than … of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . Have had sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Have cancer or receive …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Cause Prevention … but they usually aren't serious. A yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). What causes it? A healthy …
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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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… 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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… Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Related … won't cause serious problems. What causes it? Fungal nail infections can be caused by yeasts, moulds, and other kinds … getting a nail infection. If you are susceptible to fungal infections, they tend to return. They can come back even …
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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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… 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: …
