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… between types of the illness. The severity and length of infection depends on the type of hepatitis. In some cases, the infection may go away on its own. In more severe cases it … Immunize BC: Hepatitis B Living Well with Hepatitis B Virus Infection (HealthLinkBC File #40d) Protecting Your Baby …
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… Antibiotics Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Syphilis Current as of: August … Antibiotics Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Syphilis Current as of: August …
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… still spread HIV. Most non-progressors: Have lived with the infection for 10 to 15 years and remained healthy. Do not … HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: … still spread HIV. Most non-progressors: Have lived with the infection for 10 to 15 years and remained healthy. Do not …
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… people do not have symptoms. Stage 2, or early disseminated infection, can develop days to weeks after you become … infected. If Lyme disease isn't found or treated early, the infection may affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and heart within weeks to months after the initial infection. Stage 3, or late persistent Lyme disease, can …
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… Overview Overview Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital … won't make them go away. Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) STIs can be spread by people who don't …
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… Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the eardrum. A … anesthesia for this surgery. Tubes can help with ear infections because they: Allow air to enter the middle ear . … in the middle ear, A cold or some other upper respiratory infection can cause the eustachian tubes to swell, blocking …
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… HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: … HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: …
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… for a couple of days to confirm that there is no malaria infection. Blood smears are taken most often from a finger … doctors discover what species of malaria is causing the infection. Why It Is Done Thick and Thin Blood Smears for … for a couple of days to confirm that there is no malaria infection. Blood smears are taken most often from a finger …
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… tear duct to open normally. This is the most common cause. Infections. Abnormal growth of the nasal bone that puts … and swelling around the eye or nose. This can be caused by infection in the eye's drainage system, such as dacryocystitis . In severe cases, infection can spread to the eyelids. A severe infection can …
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… What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include … weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms usually occur within 6 to 72 hours and … zoos Do not prepare food if you have Salmonella or another infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, …
