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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. The immune system is …
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… Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Related … organism that can cause pneumonia or if you have a specific virus, such as influenza (flu) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . Doctors can use blood cultures to test for …
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… caused by nerve damage from glaucoma. Regular perimetry tests can be used to see if treatment for glaucoma is … caused by nerve damage from glaucoma. Regular perimetry tests can be used to see if treatment for glaucoma is …
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… Autoimmune Disease Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … to attack and destroy substances such as bacteria and viruses. But in autoimmune diseases, the antibodies attack … to attack and destroy substances such as bacteria and viruses. But in autoimmune diseases, the antibodies attack …
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… passing HIV to other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while … . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care provider … are living with HIV and are pregnant, you might pass the virus to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth. However, …
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… cover decisions about testing for HIV or testing for hepatitis B and C . For more information, see the topics HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? and Hepatitis B and C: Should I Be Tested? Key points … you've had more than one partner in the past year. Some STI tests are recommended for people who are pregnant whether or …
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… in their blood within a week of being infected. Newer tests for mycoplasma pneumonia have replaced the cold … such as pneumonia caused by mycoplasma, mononucleosis , hepatitis C , or other viral infections. High titres of cold … such as pneumonia caused by mycoplasma, mononucleosis , hepatitis C , or other viral infections. High titres of cold …
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… or damaged liver cells. If the ALP level is high, more tests may be done to find the cause. The amounts of … high levels of ALP can be caused by liver problems, such as hepatitis , blockage of the bile ducts (obstructive … high levels of ALP can be caused by liver problems, such as hepatitis , blockage of the bile ducts (obstructive …
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… Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of Tests First-Trimester Tests Second-Trimester Tests Deciding About Testing Topic …
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… Home Pregnancy Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Results Test Overview Home pregnancy tests can find the presence of a pregnancy hormone (called … High levels of hCG are made during pregnancy. The home tests have similar results to the pregnancy tests done on …
