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… 51b What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? Sputum (or phlegm) is mucus that you … test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the …
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… 51a What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. … or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d …
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… 51d What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious … in your body. Most people do not need further testing A positive TST means you may have TB … such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is a picture of …
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… at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care … visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) . How can I …
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… Condition Overview What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an … sometimes bloody mucus from the lungs (called sputum) for more than 2 weeks. Tiredness and … look at the results of a: Sputum culture . Testing mucus from the lungs (sputum culture) …
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… you can talk to your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human … able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment … able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment …
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… Public Health Agency of Canada recommends TB testing for people at increased risk for TB … Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Tuberculosis (TB) References Citations Greenaway C, et al. (2014). Tuberculosis surveillance and screening in …
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… to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Voluntary testing Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act Notice of Intention to Apply for a Testing Order Application to Obtain a Testing Order Physician's Report Testing Order …
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… you can talk to your doctor about them. STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually … This topic doesn't cover decisions about testing for HIV or testing for hepatitis B and C . For more …
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… support and decision-making. Deciding about testing can be a hard and emotional choice. … defects, such as spina bifida. Deciding About Testing The decision to have a test for birth … To learn more about cystic fibrosis testing, see the topic Cystic Fibrosis Carrier …
