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… infections or cancers that rarely occur in healthy people. These can be deadly. But … an AIDS-like illness. HIV-2 infection is uncommon in North America. What causes HIV? HIV … a few days to several weeks after a person is first infected. The early symptoms usually go …
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… your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … 18 I've been single for about a year now. I started seeing someone a few months ago, and …
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… no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active … in their body when they first contract HIV, which increases the possibility of … infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test …
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… for someone who is injecting medicine or must test his or her own blood (for diabetes). Do … by kissing or touching the fever blisters or cold sores around the mouth or nose of a … by kissing or touching the fever blisters or cold sores around the mouth or nose of a …
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… The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies untreated HIV … The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies untreated HIV …
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… Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, … HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid … Exercise HIV Home Care HIV: Giving Support Useful resources BC Centre for Excellence in …
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… stomach area, dark urine, pale stools, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and … stomach area, dark urine, pale stools, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and …
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… syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check … STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing … STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing …
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Download PDF: Document English Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think you have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your …
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… B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the … B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the …
