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… Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Cause Prevention … help prevent yeast infections. Wash your vulva with plain water or unscented soap. After using the toilet, wipe from … yeast. Practice genital hygiene. Wash your vulva with plain water or a mild, unscented soap. Rinse well. After using the …
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… Neutropenia: Preventing Infections On this page: … of your skin. Wash your hands often. You can use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cleaning your … If you get a cut or wound, clean it right away with warm water and soap. Cover it with a clean bandage. Be careful …
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… 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … not reuse condoms. Do not use 2 condoms at once. Use only water-based lubricants with male latex condoms. Oil-based … jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based lubricant may be used with polyurethane …
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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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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview … doses or having side effects. Take steps to avoid foodborne illness. Having HIV puts you at a higher risk for foodborne diseases, so learn how to prepare and store food …
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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: …
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… Complications of Ear Infections On this page: Overview Overview Complications from ear infections are rare. But some problems that can occur … to talk and understand speech if they have repeat ear infections. Rupture of the eardrum. If fluid continues to …
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… Opportunistic Infections in HIV On this page: Overview Overview Opportunistic infections and diseases occur in people whose immune systems … weakened by a disease such as HIV infection. Opportunistic infections that are common in people who have AIDS include …
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… Bacterial Infections of the Spine On this page: Overview Overview Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection … . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection …