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Illnesses and conditions Last updated June 1, 2021 Understanding common … Fatigue and Sleep Heart Health and Stroke Hepatitis HIV Infectious Diseases Joints and Spinal Conditions Kidneys … Seniors’ health Aging Arthritis and Osteoporosis Dementia … Illnesses and conditions
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HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. The immune …
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HIV Last updated March 1, 2024 HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks … Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, screening and symptoms HIV (Human …
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… it. The symptoms may be like those you can get with other conditions. Examples are: Headache. Fever and chills. … can be dangerous, especially for people with respiratory illnesses. Problems include: Irritation of the lungs. … can be dangerous, especially for people with respiratory illnesses. Problems include: Irritation of the lungs. …
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HIV and Fatigue On this page: Related … Feeling tired is common if you have HIV, especially if you have had the virus for many years. … or more of the following: Having the virus itself Taking HIV medicines Taking other medicines, including those for …
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HIV Screening On this page: Getting tested for HIV can be scary, but the condition is treatable. So it is … you have been exposed. Early detection and monitoring of HIV will help your doctor find out whether the disease is …
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HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … women be screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. footnote 1 , footnote 2 This is because … detection and treatment are the key to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your health professional …
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HIV and Exercise On this page: Overview … ways to get exercise. They don't pose a risk of spreading HIV to other athletes or coaches. In sports in which exposure to blood can occur, the risk of spreading HIV is very small. But if a person, HIV-infected or not, …
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… Diseases and Conditions We have compiled helpful tools and topics you can use to learn about diseases and conditions that concern you. In this section you will find … (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Diabetes Genetic Conditions Headaches Heart Problems Pregnancy and Childbirth …
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… Digestive conditions Last updated December 12, 2024 Overview Digestive conditions are problems that affect how your body digests … about healthy eating advice for these and other digestive conditions. Fibre-modified diets If you have a digestive …