tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84925030351106331612024-03-19T00:18:43.668-07:00Loving ChoicesLoving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-84019455693219529582013-11-20T11:31:00.000-08:002014-02-04T09:25:19.388-08:00Seeking Treatment<span style="font-family: Cambria;">You don’t have to live with discomfort, worry and fear STDs
can bring. Some STDs (bacterial STDs) are curable, and all are treatable
(bacterial and viral STDs).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">From the <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.std-gov.org/faq_1.htm">Sexually Transmitted Disease Guide</a></span></u>, here are some examples of viral and
bacterial STDs:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Viral<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Herpes, HPV/genital warts, and HIV are examples. They can
all be treated to control symptoms or help a person live a healthier life.
Hepatitis B infection can be prevented if a person gets the vaccine before he
or she is exposed to the virus. Unfortunately, there currently aren't any cures
for viral infections.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Bacterial<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
<span style="font-family: Cambria;">STDs caused by bacteria are curable, usually with
antibiotics. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are examples of bacterial
infections. If a person is diagnosed with a curable STD, he or she should
inform partners so that they can be tested and treated, take all medication as
prescribed by the health care provider, and follow up after medication is
completed to be sure that the infection is gone.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">If you are at risk, we welcome you to take advantage of our
confidential and free testing and treatment services. Make an appointment today
<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;">by calling or emailing one of our two locations.</span></span></span><br />
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Rogers 479.631.6677<br />
</span><a href="mailto:info@lovingchoices.org"><span style="background-color: white;">info@lovingchoices.org</span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span>Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com586tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-71739105730076744812013-11-18T11:23:00.000-08:002014-01-30T08:38:06.135-08:00Have You Heard of Mycoplasma Genitalium?A<span style="font-family: Cambria;">s we conclude our look at some of most common STDs this
week, we want to make sure you know about a bacterium called Mycoplasma
genitalium, which actually has surpassed gonorrhea in prevalence among young
people in the United States. If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not alone –
even some doctors aren’t that familiar with it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Most M. genitalium infections are asymptomatic. Long-term
effects are similar to <span style="background: white; color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">gonorrhea
and chlamydia</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span>When diagnosed, it can be
treated with antibiotics. It is likely that condom use will significantly
reduce your risk for this infection. For more information on this prevalent
STD, click <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://std.about.com/od/bacterialstds/a/mycooverview.htm">here</a>.<span id="goog_730800447"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_730800448"></span></span></u></span></div>
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com297tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-84577392151013352882013-11-15T11:21:00.000-08:002014-01-24T10:29:06.433-08:00Gonorrhea 101<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gonorrhea is a sexually
transmitted disease caused by bacteria called </span><i><span style="border: 1pt windowtext; color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Neisseria
gonorrhoeae. </span></i><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
bacteria can be passed from one person to another through vaginal, oral or anal
sex, even when the person who is infected has no symptoms. According to Medical
News Today, </span><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); color: #111111; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">rates of infection
are highest among teenagers and young adults between the ages of 15 and
29. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This
disease can become dangerous if left untreated. For information on symptoms to
look for in females and males, as well as potential complications associated
with Gonorrhea, get the full scoop </span><u><span style="background: white; color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/std_gonorrhea.html">here</a></span></u><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com270tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-81403967605664249262013-11-14T11:19:00.000-08:002014-01-24T09:47:36.577-08:00Sneaky Syphilis<span style="font-family: Cambria;">According to Activebeat.com, <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Syphilis is a
particularly sneaky sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a bacterial
infection of the genital tract, known as Treponema Pallidum. </span><span style="background: rgb(254, 252, 249); mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is passed from one person to the next through direct
contact with a syphilis sore. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So what’s so sneaky about it? According
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), </span><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">the appearance of a single sore marks the primary stage of Syphilis
symptoms, but there may be multiple sores. The sore appears at the location
where Syphilis entered the body. The sore is usually firm, round and painless.
Because the sore is painless, it can easily go unnoticed. It lasts three
to six weeks and heals regardless of whether or not a person is treated.
However, if the infected person does not receive adequate treatment, the
infection progresses to the secondary stage, which usually starts with a rash
on one or more areas of the body.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">If the infection continues to go
untreated, Syphilis can progress and cause long-term complications and/or
death. For more information on this common STD, check out this <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/STDFact-Syphilis.htm">fact sheet</a></span></u>
from the CDC.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com858tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-45727631543450889502013-11-13T11:18:00.000-08:002013-11-13T11:18:40.382-08:00Most Common STDs: #1 Chlamydia
<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to examine the 10
most common STDs. We’ll start with the most rampant STD — Chlamydia. Oftentimes
those who have contracted <span style="background: white; color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chlamydia don’t show
symptoms for months or even years. More than one million cases are reported
each year in the United States, and the highest </span><span style="background: white; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">proportion of cases is among women aged
15 to 24.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So what exactly is
Chlamydia? According to itsyoursexlife.com, it’s a bacterial infection of the
genitals, anus or throat. If left untreated, the infected individual is at </span><span style="background: white; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">increased risk for infection
or other STDs, including HIV. In women, Chlamydia can cause Pelvic Inflammatory
Disease (PID), which can lead to infertility and tubal (ectopic) pregnancy.
Babies born to infected women can develop eye or lung infections.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">For more information on Chlamydia,
including symptoms and treatments, read the <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/(http://www.itsyoursexlife.com/gyt/the-most-common-stds/chlamydia/">full article</a></span></u>. </span></span></div>
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com134tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-20809579679395136772013-10-24T10:53:00.000-07:002013-10-24T10:53:25.515-07:00Watch this Touching Adoption Story <span style="font-family: Cambria;">A young mother and father made the decision to give their
baby up for adoption. It was out of love for their little baby that they
decided to give him up to parents who could provide him with the opportunities
that they couldn’t. Take a look at the birth mother’s <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_kGY3gWcKw"><u><span style="color: blue;">message to her son, Lucas</span></u>.</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">At Loving Choices, we offer
in-depth counseling and information about the many kinds of adoption plans
available. We also offer post-adoption counseling to help ease you through the
emotional difficulties that may follow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">While Loving Choices does not
participate in the actual placing of infants with adoptive families, we will
walk alongside you to make an adoption plan if you so choose. <o:p></o:p></span>Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com514tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-85957471693209542012013-10-21T14:29:00.001-07:002013-10-21T14:29:42.467-07:00Abstinence: You're Not Alone <span style="font-family: Cambria;">The only way to avoid an unwanted pregnancy with 100%
certainty is to abstain from sex. And while it may feel like you’re the only
one waiting, if you look at the statistics you’re definitely not. According to
StayTeen.org, more than half of all high school students are virgins. Check out
the full article <u><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://www.stayteen.org/waiting">here</a></span></u>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">And remember, you don’t have to be a virgin to abstain. Even
if a person has been having sex, he/she may decide to discontinue the behavior
at any time in order to prevent pregnancy and STDs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com261tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-64076988516501016432013-10-18T14:20:00.001-07:002013-10-18T14:20:59.798-07:00Life with a Baby <span style="font-family: Palatino;">Life with a
baby after an unplanned pregnancy can be hectic and challenging, but it can
also be rewarding and fulfilling. At Loving Choices, we support you from the
very beginning of your pregnancy and even after the birth of your child. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">If you make
the decision to raise your baby, we encourage you to participate in our Care
Center. It’s a long-term mentoring program that allows you to earn “Mommy
Bucks” that you can spend at our “Mommy Boutique” where you can purchase
clothes and diapers, as well as car seats, strollers and cribs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">Through the
Care Center, you will also have the opportunity to meet with other women in
similar situations, giving you a built-in support group as you parent your
child.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com345tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-29291702057616546782013-10-15T07:30:00.003-07:002013-10-17T12:34:57.808-07:00Early Pregnancy Symptoms
<span style="font-family: Palatino;">If you are
sexually active, there is a chance you could be pregnant. The American
Pregnancy Association has compiled a list of some common <u><span style="color: #3366ff;">early signs of pregnancy. (</span></u></span><a href="http://americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/earlypregnancysymptoms.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Palatino;">http://americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/earlypregnancysymptoms.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Palatino;"><u><span style="color: #3366ff;">) </span></u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While
these are common indicators, each woman is different. There is only one way to
know for sure if you are pregnant. Schedule an appointment with us today. We’ll
get you set up with a free pregnancy test and will discuss options with you
once we determine test results.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-90168863276239064452013-10-15T07:29:00.000-07:002013-10-15T07:29:22.454-07:00How to Tell Your Parents You're Pregnant
<span style="font-family: Palatino;">Telling your
parents that you’re pregnant can be a terrifying thought, but it’s best to be
brave and talk to them early. Here are <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/PsychCentral%20(http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/06/19/teenage-pregnancy-10-tips-for-telling-your-parents/">10 tips</a></span></u>
put together to help you inform your parents in a mature, smooth way. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<o:p><span style="font-family: Palatino;"> </span></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">We invite
you to talk with one of our staff members before talking to our parents. We’re
happy to listen and offer help on how to best approach the
conversation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-4559425924462318682013-10-11T12:16:00.000-07:002013-10-11T12:16:00.128-07:00A Look at Your Baby
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">According to
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245491.php"><u>Medical News </u>Today</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: Palatino;">an ultrasound “is a device that uses high-frequency
sound waves to create an image of some part of the inside of the body, such as
the stomach, liver, heart, tendons, muscles, joints and blood vessels…
Obstetric sonography is frequently used to see the baby in the womb.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">At Loving
Choices, we are thrilled to offer free ultrasounds to our clients between 6 and 20 weeks pregnant – most
clinics charge a fee. Ultrasounds are simple and painless. They allow you to
see your baby and determine viability.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">As with our
other services, ultrasounds are confidential. Feel free to schedule an
appointment for a pregnancy test with us today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-50647213527970295572013-10-09T11:00:00.000-07:002013-10-09T11:00:14.605-07:00Unexpected Pregnancy? It’s OK. Loving Choices Can Help.
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">When
Daniella, a smart, outgoing high school student, found out she was pregnant at
age 16, she turned to Loving Choices. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">Watch Daniella’s <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/16224052">story</a></span></u><u><span style="color: blue;">.</span></u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com99tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-85984523710838582532013-10-04T09:21:00.000-07:002013-10-04T09:21:59.401-07:00An Abortion Story: A Happy Color Turns Dim
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Now a stay-at-home
mom to two daughters, Lisa, who made the decision to abort three pregnancies
nearly 10 years ago, shares a raw glimpse into her painful journey to healing
on her “It’s Time for Healing” blog. Find out why a cheery shade of yellow
still sends Lisa back to a much darker time in her life <a href="http://itstimeforhealing.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-color-yellow.html"><u><span style="color: blue;">here</span></u>.</a>
<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Often women may feel a very
strong sense of relief following the abortion knowing that the pregnancy is
over. However, like Lisa, sometimes a woman experiences confusing thoughts and
emotions after that sense of relief that can take five, 10, or even 20 years to
surface.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">We offer a Confidential Abortion Recovery program, and we’ll walk
alongside you on your journey to healing. </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Some of
us have been right where you are and understand your pain on a very personal
level.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contact us at <span style="color: blue;"><a href="mailto:info@lovingchoices.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">info@lovingchoices.org</span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for a confidential appointment to start
toward a path of freedom and healing.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
Loving Choiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01662413415424527177noreply@blogger.com173tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492503035110633161.post-34874202200239320022013-10-01T13:16:00.000-07:002013-10-01T13:17:49.657-07:00Your Sexual Health: Get Tested!<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "lucida grande"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to a 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
surveillance report, young people ages 15 to 24 represent nearly half of the 19
million new STDs each year.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "lucida grande"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s
important to keep in mind that in some cases, mouth-to-mouth or skin-to-skin
contact alone can lead to the spread of STDs. In a Health.com article titled </span><span style="background: white; color: blue; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "lucida grande"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Top 10 Myths About Safe Sex and Sexual Health,”
(http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20307293,00.html) </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "lucida grande"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dr. Sophia Yen, MD, adolescent
medicine specialist at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif.,
points out that “kissing… can spread herpes (and deeper kissing can even spread
oral gonorrhea and chlamydia), while skin rubbing together can pass infections
such as genital warts, herpes, scabies and pubic lice.”</span><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most infections have
no symptoms, and if left untreated, can cause severe health consequences. The
only way to know is to be tested. Check out more tips from Health.com<span style="color: blue;"> </span>to determine <span style="color: blue;">which tests
you should consider</span> <span style="color: blue;">(</span></span><a href="http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20189308,00.html"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20189308,00.html</span></span></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">)</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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