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… tell you whether your exposure puts you at risk of these infections. How do I prevent the spread of infection to … see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Do not donate blood, plasma, organs, …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview Related … A person who has HIV has difficulty fighting off other infections. You can help protect the person from infections. Avoid close contact with people who have …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: How a Male Genital Exam Is Done On this page: … Overview During this examination for sexually transmitted infections , the doctor: Looks for discharge from your … urethra and take a sample of fluid and cells to test for infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Checks your …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last … Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at … For more information about water-borne infections and how to safely disinfect your drinking water, …
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… test or some other test to screen for sexually transmitted infections. Don't have the test. This choice isn't for you … you need a test. FAQs What is an STI? Sexually transmitted infections are diseases spread by sexual contact. Some of … Treatment is available for all sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to relieve symptoms, even if a cure isn't …
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… Flu) Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection Enterovirus D68 … Your Child From Infections Symptoms of Pelvic Infection Urinary tract infections Complicated Urinary Tract Infections …
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… can result in kidney damage if a child who has VUR gets a urinary tract infection. A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be a … suspected in a young child who's had several urinary tract infections (UTIs). Your doctor will ask about the history of …
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… benefits of circumcision include being less likely to get urinary tract infections (UTIs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs). …
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… may be done: To check for a disease or infection of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the tubes … by severe vomiting, a kidney disease, some urinary tract infections, and asthma . A low (acidic) pH may be caused by …
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… bladder can also cause sleeping problems, depression, and urinary tract infections. Many people are too shy to talk about their …
