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… about 6 to 9 months to treat TB. But some TB infections need to be treated for up to 2 … develop. You may need treatment in a hospital if you have: Severe symptoms. TB that … worse, or it may lead to antibiotic-resistant infections that are much harder to treat. …
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… body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a … do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a …
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… provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of … provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of …
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… bottles, ask your health care provider. What tests will be done on my sputum? 2 tests will be done on your sputum: Smear … When will I get the results from my sputum tests? Smear test results are usually ready …
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… (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in … through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . …
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… testing for people at increased risk for TB infection. These may include those who: … testing for people at increased risk for TB infection. These may include those who: …
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… HIV Screening Osteoporosis Screening Prostate Cancer Screening Screening for … HIV Screening Osteoporosis Screening Prostate Cancer Screening Screening for …
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Learning Center Learn about your lungs and airways Healthy lungs allow you to breathe easily, without discomfort or pain. They supply oxygen to your bloodstream to keep the rest of your body healthy. …
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… you can talk to your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human … Summary Get the facts Your options Have a blood or saliva test for HIV. Do not have the … antibodies or antigens to be found in your blood. If you think you have been exposed to …
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… and Persistent Effusion Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Strep Throat Tick Bites: … and Persistent Effusion Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Strep Throat Tick Bites: …
