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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … (this can happen in countries where the blood supply is not tested for HIV) unsterilized body art equipment like tattoo … headache, muscle or joint soreness, swollen glands, sore throat or rash. The only way to know if you have HIV is to …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and … Water samples should be sent to qualified laboratory for testing (see https://directory.cala.ca for a list of …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB … may include hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best …
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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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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, … in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and …
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… by a number of different bacteria. One of these is group A streptococcus. These bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria … this severe form of streptococcal infection can progress so rapidly, the best approach is to get medical attention as …
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… People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing … known as sudden deafness. It is most often an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing in one or both ears. The most common … to prescribe, dispense and fit hearing aids. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor - An ENT doctor is a medical specialist …
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… by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group A Streptococcus (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than …
