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… are naturally found in the gut (digestive system) and that have become resistant to a group of antibiotics known as … preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from … and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not …
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… If you are exposed to mpox If you become ill If you test positive for mpox Vaccination against mpox How it … form a scab and fall off. If you are exposed to mpox If you have had contact with a person with known or suspected mpox, … public health office if you think you've been exposed but have not yet heard from public health. Public health does …
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… in unimmunized people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get … immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be collected to …
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… urine. If your kidneys are damaged and can't work as they should, the amount of creatinine in your urine goes down … the blood depends partly on the amount of muscle tissue you have. Men generally have higher creatinine levels than … can be caused by a life-threatening infection, shock , cancer, or low blood flow to the kidneys. Dehydration . …
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… medical condition or taking certain medicines. Newborns may have enlarged breasts when they are first born because they … medicines that can cause this, such as hormone therapy for prostate cancer and medicines used to treat high blood pressure or …
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… complications of BPH. Men who have problems urinating should see a doctor to rule out prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is treatable, but treatment may be …
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… people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine …
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… are used along with mammograms to check women for breast cancer . Clinical breast examinations are also used to check … you need a breast examination. Women with breast implants should also have regular clinical breast examinations. Why It Is Done A …
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… within the recommended limits. Drinking at the upper limits should only happen once in a while, not every day or week. … or sexual problems. Contribute to the development of some cancers, such as cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, … Cirrhosis Depression Drug Use and Your Health Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Panic Attacks and …
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… AIDS have a low number of CD4+ cells and get infections or cancers that rarely occur in healthy people. These can be … tested for HIV, call your doctor right away to see if you should start medicine to prevent HIV if: You suspect that … Agency of Canada (2012). Human immunodeficiency virus: HIV screening and testing guide. Available online: …
