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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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… has a syphilis infection for more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get … 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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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Medical and scientific research shows that absorption of … lead, the paint will have a warning label. How can I test my home? You can check painted surfaces for lead by using a home lead test kit or sending a paint chip sample to a certified …
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… problems can be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an … is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to screen for all the … baby has one of these disorders, but it is possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up …
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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 …
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… the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the urethra (the … 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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… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra (the tube … 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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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by … or gonorrhea A previous PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, …
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… BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care … inserted into the vagina or as pills taken by mouth. Only medications taken by mouth are used to treat pregnant women. …
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… should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are … more treatment. Your health care provider may offer other treatments if another cause is identified. How can I reduce …
