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Alberta sexually transmitted infections and HIV

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This annual report provides a high-level overview of four notifiable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections: chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and infectious syphilis. Focus is placed on... More ≫

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This annual report provides a high-level overview of four notifiable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections: chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and infectious syphilis. Focus is placed on examining counts and rates of for the current year within the context of previous years and Alberta Health Services Zones.

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Alberta sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections strategic framework 2018-2021

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This strategic framework is meant to guide Alberta Health Services and community agencies in their work to reduce the incidence of sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infections in the province.... More ≫

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This strategic framework is meant to guide Alberta Health Services and community agencies in their work to reduce the incidence of sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infections in the province. The main goal of the framework is to enhance the health and wellness of all Albertans by preventing, reducing the risk, minimizing the impact and diminishing the stigma of sexually-transmitted infections and blood-borne infections. It provides guiding principles for six key action areas: prevention, early detection and diagnosis, treatment, support and care, raising awareness and addressing stigma. The framework was created following discussions and work with more than 350 organizations during stakeholder engagements in the summer of 2016.

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Alberta STI 2016 summary report

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This summary highlights notable sexually transmitted infection trends seen in Alberta in 2016. Sexually transmitted infections continue to increase in Alberta, with the exception of chlamydia.

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Chlamydia and gonorrhea prenatal testing

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Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea during pregnancy is one useful tool in preventing neonatal conjunctivitis in newborns. Current guidelines recommend testing in the first trimester for all... More ≫

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Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea during pregnancy is one useful tool in preventing neonatal conjunctivitis in newborns. Current guidelines recommend testing in the first trimester for all women and repeat testing for high-risk women later in the pregnancy. This issue of Health Trends Alberta reviews the percentage of live births in 2013 and 2014 where the mother was tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea during pregnancy.

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Chlamydia

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Examines the incidence rate of chlamydia in Alberta over the past 15 years, and identifies some areas in Alberta with high rates.

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Notifiable sexually transmitted infections & Human Immunodeficiency Virus : annual report

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This annual report presents statistics related to the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Alberta, based on cases of disease reported to... More ≫

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This annual report presents statistics related to the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Alberta, based on cases of disease reported to Alberta Health.

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HIV and AIDS in Alberta : annual report

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Presents statistics related to the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Alberta, based on cases of disease reported to Alberta Health.

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Notifiable sexually transmitted infections : annual report

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Presents statistics related to the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Alberta, based on cases of disease reported to Alberta Health.

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