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… Condition Basics What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is infection with the parasite … to your doctor. They may do specific blood tests for toxoplasmosis. If you have an …
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… Topic Overview What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a common infection found in … toxoplasmosis, ask your doctor about getting tested. Routine testing is not recommended for …
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… 43 What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease found in birds and … disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an …
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… Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options Have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. Do not have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. This …
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… Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options Have the DXA test to find out whether you need treatment for osteoporosis. Don't have the test. Key points to remember It's important to …
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… Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options Get a screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Don't get a screening test. If you already have symptoms of an …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get the Facts 2 … or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy. If your … an MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that provides pictures of organs, bones, …
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… themselves have the changed gene. A blood test can show whether you have the changed … counselling if you are thinking of having the test. Medical geneticists and genetic … are experts who can explain what the test means, tell you the benefits and risks of …
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… #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can … body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone cannot tell whether the bacteria …
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… doctor will take stool or blood samples to be tested. How is foodborne illness treated? … Perfringens Hepatitis A Foodborne Illness: Toxoplasmosis Botulism Listeriosis … that you have been exposed to listeriosis or toxoplasmosis . Talk to your doctor if: You …
