This information sheet highlights key facts about Hepatitis B, including how it spreads, who is at risk, and steps for prevention and treatment. It emphasizes the importance of vaccination, routine testing, and early care to reduce transmission and prevent long-term liver damage.
This information sheet outlines essential facts about Hepatitis A, including its transmission, symptoms, and prevention strategies. It emphasizes the importance of vaccination, proper hygiene, and safe food practices to prevent infection and protect public health.
This module is the third installment in the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) series and will focus on treatment of the most common treatable STIs in the United States, including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. Students will virtually interact with simulated patients to learn how to interpret STI testing results, select the appropriate guideline-directed treatment option, and practice counseling patients regarding STI treatment. This module will help prepare students to treat patients in the RESPECT clinic and in clinical practice.
This fact sheet addresses common questions about insurance coverage for viral hepatitis prevention and treatment services. It outlines coverage details for hepatitis A and B vaccinations, hepatitis B and C screenings, and treatments across various insurance types, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private plans.
This fact sheet highlights the rising rates of syphilis and congenital syphilis, emphasizing the importance of prevention, timely testing, and antibiotic treatment. It underscores that nearly 90% of congenital syphilis cases can be prevented through early detection and treatment during pregnancy.
This fact sheet highlights the rising rates of syphilis and congenital syphilis, emphasizing the importance of prevention, timely testing, and antibiotic treatment. It underscores that nearly 90% of congenital syphilis cases can be prevented through early detection and treatment during pregnancy.
This information sheet offers essential insights into Hepatitis C, detailing its transmission through blood-to-blood contact, common symptoms, and the significance of early detection. The sheet underscores the importance of testing, highlights that treatment is accessible regardless of drug use status, and provides resources for prevention and care.
This video explains the role of Pap smears in cervical health, highlighting that while they detect abnormal cell changes, they do not test for most STDs. It focuses on the connection between Pap smears and human papillomavirus (HPV), which is related to cervical cancer. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of Pap smears and encourages discussing STD concerns with your healthcare provider for comprehensive testing.
Esta página web ofrece una descripción general de la hepatitis B, incluyendo sus causas, síntomas, diagnóstico y opciones de tratamiento. Se enfatiza la importancia de la vacunación para prevenir la propagación de la hepatitis B y reducir el riesgo de cáncer de hígado y otras complicaciones graves de salud.
This information sheet outlines the steps in the tuberculosis (TB) care cascade, from diagnosis to treatment completion. It highlights the importance of accurate testing, adherence to treatment, and use of directly observed therapy to ensure successful outcomes and prevent TB transmission.
