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… Condition Basics What is neutropenia? Neutropenia (say "noo-truh-PEE-nee-uh") means … it? When you have neutropenia, you can get infections easily because your white blood …
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… 56 Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune … For more information about water-borne infections and how to safely disinfect your … Files: HealthLinkBC File #49a Water-borne Infections in British Columbia HealthLinkBC …
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… 08o Sexually Transmitted Infections Series How do I know what my sexual … prevention? Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or … STIs Condoms made from rubber prevent STIs by preventing sexual and body fluids from being …
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… more likely to get sick with opportunistic infections . HIV weakens your immune system so it can't fight off these infections. Preventing opportunistic infections is an … so it can't fight off these infections. Preventing opportunistic infections is an …
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… who has HIV has difficulty fighting off other infections. You can help protect the person from infections. Avoid close contact with people … flu and infecting others. If you have skin infections such as boils, cold sores or fever …
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… chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare … . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your … chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare …
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Overview How can you prevent tetanus? You can prevent tetanus by getting all of your recommended immunizations (shots). There are three different shots that protect you from tetanus. DTaP …
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… 49a What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any … more information, see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-borne Infections For People … more information see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-borne Infections For People …
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… 106 What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, … GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. … is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, …
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… (Bird Flu) Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection … Germs and Infection in the Home Giardiasis Neutropenia: Preventing Infections Protecting …
