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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can do a TST …
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… when they are feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be under the skin, but the back parts will be sticking out. When they are … an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it …
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… radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and …
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… TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look for TB infection. The test tells you … are sleeping or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) …
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… What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) … caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches … your child not to touch or scratch sores Keep their fingernails short and clean. Help them to wash their hands often. …
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… Vietnamese What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like … spend their life cycle as parasites in the bodies of water snails and in the blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or … pin sized red spots will appear, which grow into larger red rashes within several hours. As these red spots grow, the …
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… pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea …
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… Punjabi Document Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or … The human itch mite burrows just under the surface of the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when … Scratching can result in a secondary infection of the skin. Rashes may appear in these areas: Web between the fingers …
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… pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea …
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… or large exposures may lead to toxic health effects. Skin contact Small amounts of skin contact with elemental mercury are rarely associated …
