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HCSP Fact Sheet: A Simple Guide to Reading an Abstract

This information sheet focuses on tips for reading and understanding an abstract, which can be very challenging for most people. It states that there are usually seven pieces to an abstract, then breaks them down and gives hints on how to understand them. It includes a copy of an abstract to illustrate how to go through each section. The fact sheet is geared toward people with hepatitis.

HCSP Fact Sheet: Alcohol and HCV

This information sheet discusses why it is important to abstain from alcohol after being diagnosed with with hepatitis C virus (HCV), especially for patients undergoing antiviral therapy. It states that patients who drink during HCV treatment are less likely to clear the virus. The fact sheet gives tips to check for alcohol abuse and has a table with information on different types of liquor.

Opportunistic Infections (OIs) in HIV/AIDS

This poster summarizes the guidelines for prevention and treatment of selected opportunistic infections (OIs). It contains a table with available dosage forms and food requirements of drugs and discusses the most common OIs.

HPV and Men - CDC Fact Sheet

This information sheet discusses genital human papillomavirus (HPV) and men. It explains that most sexually active Americans will have the virus at some point in their lives and provides the signs and symptoms of HPV in men. The fact sheet also discusses transmission, health problems HPV can cause in men, HPV testing for men, treatments for HPV, ways for men to lower their chances of getting HPV, and whether the HPV vaccine can help men. The information sheet also discusses questions about having a partner with HPV. Contacts for further information are provided.

[Bacterial Vaginosis - CDC Fact Sheet]

This information sheet discusses bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition in which the vagina experiences an overgrowth of certain bacteria, and which often causes pain, discharge, odor, and itching or burning. The information sheet provides statistics on the incidence of the disease in the U.S. and describes the signs and symptoms, complications, effect on a pregnant woman and her baby, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Bacterial vaginosis can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV and her ability to transmit HIV to a partner.

Vajinoz Bakteryen – Fèy Enfòmasyon CDC

This information sheet discusses bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition in which the vagina experiences an overgrowth of certain bacteria, and which often causes pain, discharge, odor, and itching or burning. The information sheet provides statistics on the incidence of the disease in the U.S. and describes the signs and symptoms, complications, effect on a pregnant woman and her baby, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Bacterial vaginosis can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV and her ability to transmit HIV to a partner.