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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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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : chlamydia

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of chlamydia infections as notifiable diseases. Topics covered include:... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of chlamydia infections as notifiable diseases. 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 public health disease management guidelines : gonorrhea

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of gonorrhea infections as notifiable diseases. Topics covered include:... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of gonorrhea infections as notifiable diseases. 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 prenatal screening program for select communicable diseases

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This guideline describes the prenatal screening program as it relates to the screening targets for selected communicable diseases in Alberta. The goal of the prenatal screening program is to... More ≫

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This guideline describes the prenatal screening program as it relates to the screening targets for selected communicable diseases in Alberta. The goal of the prenatal screening program is to identify selected communicable diseases for which suitable interventions can be offered to protect and enhance the health of pregnant women and their infants.

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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 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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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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Prenatal HIV: Public health guidelines for the management and follow-up of HIV positive pregnant women and their infants

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In September 1998, Alberta Health and Wellness introduced a Prenatal HIV Screening Program. Key components of the program include routine testing for HIV and offering HIV positive pregnant women... More ≫

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In September 1998, Alberta Health and Wellness introduced a Prenatal HIV Screening Program. Key components of the program include routine testing for HIV and offering HIV positive pregnant women appropriate antiretroviral drugs to reduce the risk of transmission of HIV to the baby. The purpose of this document is to describe guidelines and reporting processes for the prenatal HIV program, and to describe the roles and responsibilities of the key participants in the delivery of the current HIV program and proposed responsibilities for follow-up of HIV positive mothers and their infants.

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