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… cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a Pap test, which is a routine part of a female sexual health … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some … them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more information For more information on how you …
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… See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; you are unsure if your symptoms … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some … them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more information For more information on how you …
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… your health care provider will do a pregnancy test and confirm that you do not have a condition that may … a period within 3 weeks, you will need to take a pregnancy test. A pregnancy test can be done at home or by a health care provider. You …
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… partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some … them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more information For more information on how you … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If … a rubella vaccine, you should get immunized to protect yourself against future exposure to the rubella virus. Contact … or traveled to an area with a rubella outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to call …
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… home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you … on sputum collection, visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) . How can I protect my family … protect your family and friends by making sure they get tested for TB. What if I need to go somewhere? Being on home …
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… partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some … them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more information For more information on how you … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… ? Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness … poor hygiene, such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. … provider. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for testing. Cryptosporidium is difficult to detect so you may …
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… Some people are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when testing is done if a VRE infection occurs. In British …
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… and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not generally need to be tested, even if they have travelled or had health care …