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… or chestfeeding . How can I protect myself against infection from HTLV-1? You can protect yourself from being … sexual intercourse. Is there any treatment for HTLV-1 infection? There is currently no treatment that will get rid … who are infected develop any illness as a result of their infection. For those who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … disease? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper (internal) female reproductive organs. It usually begins as an infection of the cervix, which then spreads to the uterus …
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… What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine protects against infection from the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b … with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people who have: No spleen … The Hib vaccine is the best way to protect against Hib infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you …
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… 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … active. It is usually not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, if you are exposed to an STI while … as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as premature rupture of membranes; amniotic …
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… 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … The immune system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but … you can live a long life with HIV. Without treatment, HIV infection may become a serious disease called Acquired …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Urethritis is often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes … grow in the genital area can infect the urethra. Sometimes infections of the bladder or prostate, or recent procedures …
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… care settings where patients are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the gut to … blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO infections are difficult to treat because of resistance to …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Cervicitis is often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis … symptoms. What are the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not treated, it can …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … is trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas … . It is commonly called ‘trich’ (sounds like “trick”). The infection may occur in the vagina or in the urethra (the …
