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… Conditions Basics What is giardiasis? Giardiasis (say "jee-ar-DYE-uh-sus") is an … don't have symptoms. What are the symptoms? Giardiasis can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, …
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… no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active … in countries where the blood supply is not tested for HIV) unsterilized body art … infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test …
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… You can also expect to undergo a series of tests and check-ups, such as: Pregnancy test Detailed medical history including lifestyle factors, … that may affect pregnancy? Are you taking any medications? Are you using any herbal …
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… for Variceal Bleeding Cleaning Up Diarrhea Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis Colic Colon Polyps …
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… COVID-19 testing is not recommended for adults and children who don't have symptoms of COVID-19 . … or call 8-1-1 . Testing for children and youth If your child has COVID-19 symptoms, …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for … Down syndrome. The test is not available everywhere, because a doctor must have special … generally very safe. Personal stories about deciding to have a screening test for birth …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial … you may not need. A package may seem like a good value. But you may be paying for tests … may be helpful as you make important health decisions. I saw an ad about buying a number …
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… learning to talk and learning to read. Hearing also plays an important role in a … It is important to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can … screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and …
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… cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected individuals. Fecal-oral transmission occurs when contaminated … cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected …
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… Campylobacteriosis Marine Toxins Shigellosis Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Staph Foodborne … Campylobacteriosis Marine Toxins Shigellosis Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Staph Foodborne …