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… organ transplant in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In Canada, this applies to blood and … only way to know if you have hepatitis C is through a blood test. A positive HCV antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your …
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… water, arsenic has no odour or taste. Only a chemical test can detect the presence of arsenic. Most private wells do not have routine testing for water quality or contaminants. Any well may … contaminants. It is the well owner’s responsibility to test the water for arsenic. Test your private wells …
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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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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in women; testing for men is not routinely available or recommended. …
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… the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the urethra (the … you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one … In men, complications may include an infection in the testicles, which can lead to infertility. In both men and …
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… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra (the tube … you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one … In men, complications may include an infection in the testicles, which can lead to infertility. What is the …
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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 … on a course of antiviral medications without waiting for test results. These medications should be started as soon as …
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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 … used in B.C. are approved by Health Canada. Are vaccines tested? Yes. Making a new vaccine that is effective and safe … your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new …
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… People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs … hearing loss, you should make an appointment for a hearing test with one of the following professionals: Audiologist - …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by … Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a sexual partner in … 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need to be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear …
