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… to their infant. How do I find out if I have herpes? Herpes testing is only generally done when there are sores present. … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… Vietnamese What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection … immune system usually prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get sick with a mild form of the … or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant …
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… and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health … and floss your teeth every day Use a different spoon to test your baby's food and avoid sharing toothbrushes If you …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals to humans. It exists all … with their health care provider. Complications from this disease are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are … products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals routinely as infected animals do not show …
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… partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause … disinfectant level and add disinfectant if it is low. Then, test the disinfectant level before entering the water to …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). … vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B vaccine to …
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… safe? Yes. TIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for … such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the presence of blood-borne viruses before being … and removing viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of TIg undergoes more testing …
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… to give informed consent in order for your blood to be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C. Your treatment will be … on the type of exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to … for 1 full month. To help protect you from hepatitis B disease, you may be given a hepatitis B vaccine and …
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… children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can … low of getting Toxoplasmosis through drinking water, this disease is a concern for pregnant women. For more … For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing or contact your local environmental health officer. …
