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… in unpasteurized juice are toxigenic E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked … can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death Hepatitis can cause liver damage Cryptosporidium causes long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young …
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… health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been … your health care provider. Your health care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal …
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… 1960 and 1990 may also contain lead in smaller amounts. All post-1992 consumer paint produced in Canada or the United … lead, the paint will have a warning label. How can I test my home? You can check painted surfaces for lead by using a home lead test kit or sending a paint chip sample to a certified …
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… parts of your body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if … provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin …
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… The travel destination and type of travel are the greatest risk factors for traveller's diarrhea. Depending on the …
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… or lengthy episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a few years …
