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… has trouble fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But … your child stay healthy. This treatment is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). Your child will need to take ART … Test Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early HIV Viral Load Test Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 As we moved into viral respiratory illness season, the virus continues to circulate in our communities. The protections against infection that COVID-19 immunizations provide decrease over … your illness similar to how you manage other respiratory infections like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick …
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… provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What are the symptoms? Pinkeye usually makes the … discharge. Is pinkeye serious? Pinkeye is usually a mild infection that is not a serious threat to health. It will … on time. How is it spread? Pinkeye caused by a bacterial or viral infection spreads very easily. A person with pinkeye …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the opening of the uterus, also known …
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… may not be known, or it may be related to allergies, infections, or nasal polyps. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … membranes inside the nose and sinuses get inflamed from a viral infection like a cold, they swell and make more mucus. … (long-term). Acute sinusitis often develops after a cold or viral infection. Swelling, inflammation, and a buildup of …
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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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… or nerves. Common causes of facial problems include infection, conditions that affect the skin of the face, and … They can cause facial pain and blisters or sores that ooze. Viral infections such as shingles . These may affect nerves … They can cause facial pain and blisters or sores that ooze. Viral infections such as shingles . These may affect nerves …
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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 …
