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… Ticks found on a British Columbia resident can be tested or identified by: Submitting a photo of the tick to … Control Public Health Laboratory for tick-borne disease testing Kill the tick before disposing of it by drowning it …
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… What is Giardia ? Giardia is a parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the … in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where … in reactive arthritis and damage to the cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have …
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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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… A tentative diagnosis of vCJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …
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… 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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… pump installation, maintenance or repair, or The well has tested positive for coliforms or E. coli For more …
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… products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals routinely as infected animals do not show …
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… or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant …
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… immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be collected to …
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… and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 … immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and swab of your salivary glands inside your mouth or …
