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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… A tentative diagnosis of vCJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …

Prenatal ultrasound

… ultrasound. This NT ultrasound is done along with blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down … Your health care provider may offer further information and testing if markers are seen. Most babies that have an … physician, midwife or nurse practitioner can provide the results of the scan. If you do not want to know the sex of …

Genital herpes

… to their infant. How do I find out if I have herpes? Herpes testing is only generally done when there are sores present. … the genitals, anus or mouth) or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a swab test may not pick up the virus. In this case, the test can …

E coli infection

… of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an indication … does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, … In B.C., drinking water from the tap is routinely tested for generic E. coli contamination. Is there a …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… Protecting against infection HealthLinkBC File #102a Understanding harm reduction: Substance use HealthLinkBC …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… disinfectant level and add disinfectant if it is low. Then, test the disinfectant level before entering the water to … reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing services to help you properly maintain water quality …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… VOCs than others. Select paints and varnishes that are labelled as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or … store them in your home. Follow instructions on the product label. Keep lids on tightly. Store products in a separate … as new carpets, furniture or drapes Follow manufacturers’ labels when using household chemicals. If the label says …

Tick bites and disease

… Ticks found on a British Columbia resident can be tested or identified by: Submitting a photo of the tick to … the tick to the BC Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory for tick-borne disease testing Kill the tick before disposing of it by drowning it …

Toxoplasmosis

… or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant … toxoplasmosis without treatment. However, medication is available from your health care provider to treat the infection. …