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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB …
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… Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC … PDF Document English What is variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)? Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) is … A tentative diagnosis of vCJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and families because … contact your local public health unit. The screening test is very safe and it will not hurt your baby. Soft …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File … fa-shee-eye-tis) is more commonly known as “flesh-eating disease”. It is a very severe bacterial infection that … obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often there is sudden onset of pain and …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … must be in close contact with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to … parts of your body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if …
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… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and … HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from an …
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… vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch of vaccine is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because … to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater …
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… of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an indication … weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and … generic E. coli contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for …
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… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While disease is rare and usually mild, severe disease can occur. …
