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… Condition Overview What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by … need to be treated for up to 2 years. Tuberculosis is either latent or active. Latent …
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… A rapid sputum tests is used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) when other tests show that a … If TB bacteria grow, then the person has tuberculosis. The test also can show if a lung … Information Sputum Culture Sputum Cytology Tuberculosis (TB) References Citations U.S. …
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… 51a What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) skin test . The TST results, … HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum collection for tuberculosis (TB) testing . Where can I get a …
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… 51d What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused … on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You …
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… Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Tuberculosis (TB) References Citations Greenaway C, et al. (2014). Tuberculosis surveillance and screening in … selected high-risk populations. In Canadian Tuberculosis Standards 7th ed., chap. 13. …
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… 51b What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? Sputum (or … How to get a good sputum sample for your tuberculosis test on BCCDC’s YouTube channel. …
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… at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is home isolation? … HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) . How can I protect my family …
Medical tests
… done to see if you have ever been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). The test is done by putting … exposed to the TB bacteria ( Mycobacterium tuberculosis ), your skin will react to the … skin test is done to find people who have tuberculosis (TB), including: People who have …
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… Sickle Cell Test Thyroid Hormone Tests Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Vision Screening … Problems Screening for Weight Problems Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Type 2 Diabetes: … Checks for cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and tuberculosis may also be done. Learn more Blood …
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… Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Tuberculosis Bronchitis: Should I Take … Your Tobacco Use Travelling With Oxygen Tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Types of Chest …
