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Alberta treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (STI) in adolescents and adults, 2018

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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 for provincial use... 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 for provincial use with permission from 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 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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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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Public health notifiable disease management guidelines : acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) as a notifiable disease.... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 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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Guidelines for HIV / AIDS in educational settings

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This information bulletin is intended to provide information and advice to school authorities and local public health officials in meeting their joint responsibility to provide educational... More ≫

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This information bulletin is intended to provide information and advice to school authorities and local public health officials in meeting their joint responsibility to provide educational programming to all eligible children and to protect the general public from communicable diseases.

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HIV/AIDS case report manual

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The purpose of the HIV/AIDS Case Report Manual is to: describe the roles and responsibilities of public health reporters (regional public health professionals); describe the roles and... More ≫

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The purpose of the HIV/AIDS Case Report Manual is to: describe the roles and responsibilities of public health reporters (regional public health professionals); describe the roles and responsibilities of Alberta Health and Wellness in the systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data to appropriate stakeholders; and provide guidance for the completion of the HIV/AIDS Case Report Form to maintain consistency in gathering information and interpretation of the fields in the form. The information gathered through the case report form will enable Alberta Health and Wellness to respond and advise regional health authorities on HIV and AIDS, to capture the information needed to report to Albertans, and to report nationally to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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Alberta blood-borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections surveillance report 2008

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This report contains data on selected blood-borne pathogen and sexually transmitted infections in Alberta. Measures are based on newly diagnosed cases of infection per year, up to 2006. Reported... More ≫

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This report contains data on selected blood-borne pathogen and sexually transmitted infections in Alberta. Measures are based on newly diagnosed cases of infection per year, up to 2006. Reported rates are age-adjusted according to 1996 Census Canada data. For each infection, background information is provided on the effects of the infection, modes of transmission, available treatments, and international and Canadian data on infection rates. The analyses of Alberta data examine time trends, age groups, geographic areas, ethnicities, First Nations status, exposure categories, deaths, and prenatal screening, as available or appropriate for each pathogen.

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HIV/AIDS : could it happen to me? Make choices, don’t take chances

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This brochure provides information on HIV/AIDS and steps that individuals can take to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

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