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Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from deep inside your lungs. It is usually thick, cloudy and sticky. Sputum is not saliva (spit) as saliva comes from your mouth and is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect … this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show … develop symptoms consistent with cryptococcal disease, see your health care provider. Your health care provider can …

Swimmers itch

… there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they … Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … sleepy. Antihistamines may stimulate the nervous system, causing hyperactivity Take shallow, lukewarm baths with 3 …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… or feces. If you have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to … or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG The diagnosis can only be confirmed through an …

Mumps

… is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common … protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps … of mumps vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … try to get the vaccine as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity … about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may be able …

Facts about influenza the flu

… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your mouth. The bacteria can also spread through close …