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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 public health disease management guidelines : human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as a notifiable disease. Topics... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Alberta guidelines for post-exposure management and prophylaxis : HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections

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This resource provides updated provincial guidelines for post-exposure management and prophylaxis for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections.... More ≫

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This resource provides updated provincial guidelines for post-exposure management and prophylaxis for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections. This guidance is for public health, workplace health and safety and other health professionals involved in the management of post-exposure prophylaxis for blood and bodily fluid exposures. The guidelines standardize blood and bodily fluid assessment of the transmission risk in exposures occurring in the non-occupational (community) and occupational settings.

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Blood borne pathogen & sexually transmitted infection

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The incidence rates of many sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens are consistently higher among males than females. The graph in this issue of Health Trends Alberta shows... More ≫

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The incidence rates of many sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens are consistently higher among males than females. The graph in this issue of Health Trends Alberta shows the male to female ratio for selected STI and BBPs.

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HIV progression to AIDS, 2004 to 2014

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Shows the proportion of people progressing to AIDS, by the length time (in days) from HIV diagnosis to AIDS diagnosis. Finds that the progression to AIDS is higher among Caucasians.

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HIV-positive individuals who are unwilling or unable to prevent the spread of HIV in Alberta

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Individuals diagnosed as HIV-positive and who are unable or unwilling to take appropriate steps to prevent the potential transmission of HIV to others are referred to as Unwilling/Unable (U2)... More ≫

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Individuals diagnosed as HIV-positive and who are unable or unwilling to take appropriate steps to prevent the potential transmission of HIV to others are referred to as Unwilling/Unable (U2) individuals. This report intends to facilitate and strengthen dialogue among all stakeholder organizations to collectively address the needs of U2 individuals, support the rights and dignity of all people, and protect the population from the spread of HIV. The report sets out some of the legal tools that may be used when necessary under the Public Health Act to protect the health of others, and provides a brief summary of the criminal law and the way in which it can be used. The report ends with some recommendations for future action to better address the needs of U2 individuals while improving prevention strategies, strengthening coordination between stakeholders, and better coordinating the use of various measures including the appropriate use of legal tools when necessary.

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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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Alberta guidelines for non-occupational, occupational and Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act post-exposure management and prophylaxis : HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections

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This document is intended to provide guidance in the development of policies and procedures for reducing the risk of transmitting hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and other... More ≫

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This document is intended to provide guidance in the development of policies and procedures for reducing the risk of transmitting hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and other sexually transmitted infections as a result of blood and body fluid exposures (BBFE) in occupational and community settings. It is recognized that the management protocols and recommendations for occupational settings do not differ from the recommendations in non-occupational situations. As such, it is beneficial to establish a single set of guidelines for the management of BBFE in Alberta.

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Alberta treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (STI) in adolescents and adults, 2012

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The guidelines presented here for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections in Alberta have been adapted from the Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections developed by the... More ≫

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The guidelines presented here for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections in Alberta have been adapted from the Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada. It includes the level of recommendation and quality of evidence indicators for the treatment recommendations. The indicators reflect a combination of the methodologies from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care and have been modified and simplified for use.

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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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