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Tick bites and disease

… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … Ticks found on a British Columbia resident can be tested or identified by: Submitting a photo of the tick to …

Vaginal yeast infection

… system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some … them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more information For more information on how you …

Campylobacter infection

… ? Campylobacter is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it … treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms …

Prenatal ultrasound

… (NT) ultrasound. This NT ultrasound is done along with blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down … Your health care provider may offer further information and testing if markers are seen. Most babies that have an …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will be … serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been infected …

Genital herpes

… to their infant. How do I find out if I have herpes? Herpes testing is only generally done when there are sores present. … (around the genitals, anus or mouth) or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a swab test …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are … Some people are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when testing is done if a VRE infection occurs. In British …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… spread from the gut to other parts of the body such as the blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO … and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not generally need to be tested, even if they have travelled or had health care …

Measles

… globulin contains antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person's immune system … your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be collected to …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test results. Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio Polio: Primary … recommended for health care workers who may be exposed to blood or body fluids. Individuals are considered to be … check for immunity, hepatitis B antibody levels should be tested 1to 6 months after completion of the vaccine series. …