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… Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread … also be arranged through your doctor. Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control … health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. They also provide …
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… able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment … able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment … able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment …
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… animals such as chimpanzees, gorillas, fruit bats and monkeys. It can spread to humans …
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… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the …
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… information about insect repellents, visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellents and … information about insect repellents, visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellents and …
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… 40b What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have … in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is …
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… 40d How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure … or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to …
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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral … liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread …
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… 34 What is HTLV-1? Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that … . How can I protect myself against infection from HTLV-1? You can protect … of their infection. For those who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, there are some …
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… What is AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the … fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White …