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… developing TB disease over your lifetime. However, certain medical conditions may increase your risk of TB disease. … provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your … sure you don’t have TB disease before starting TB infection medications. It is also important to understand the side …
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… a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests positive for arsenic above the recommended level, use …
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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 … including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a …
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… mouth due to the lack of oxygen in their blood. Immediate medical attention is necessary, as this serious condition …
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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 … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… further damage. After treatment, you must have blood tests to make sure the treatment worked. Your sexual … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) are available through BC PharmaCare to all … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients … During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to help see how your liver is functioning. You may …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… problems can be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an … baby has one of these disorders, but it is possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up … sure that results are accurate Developing better or new tests for screening of disorders Samples may also be used …