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… may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli … HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing HealthLinkBC File #49f Wildfire: Its Effects on …
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… What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are … your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Your health care provider may …
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… or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant … cat feces in a plastic bag and put in the garbage Do not compost the cat litter, or dispose of the litter near your …
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… home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you … on sputum collection, visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) . How can I protect my family … protect your family and friends by making sure they get tested for TB. What if I need to go somewhere? Being on home …
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… serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been infected …
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… has a syphilis infection for more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or rashes, tested. Your health care provider may give you a referral for lab work to get your blood tested. It is recommended that anyone who has multiple …
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… 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 …
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… tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than … may have different levels of nitrate, so you cannot rely on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? … water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or …
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… is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to screen for all the … a form. This form shows you understand the reasons for the test and the possible outcomes for your baby if your baby is tested too late or not at all and has one of these …
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… services Reduce sharing of substance use equipment Reduce hepatitis C and HIV Reduce deaths and harms from drug …
