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… also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of … disorder. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that … also be arranged through your doctor. Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control …
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… test results in 2 to 4 days. Results of the Western blot take longer, 1 to 2 weeks. Rapid … test need to be confirmed by the ELISA or Western blot test. Even if HIV antibodies or … test results in 2 to 4 days. Results of the Western blot take longer, 1 to 2 weeks. Rapid …
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… stages of the disease are characterized by flu-like symptoms, which can progress to … through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal. … the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals The Ebola virus …
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… tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly … tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly …
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… or months to recover fully. There is no human vaccine for WNV at this time. Where is West … more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellents and … more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellents and …
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… the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a … can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. … the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a …
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… B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the … B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the …
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… keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well … If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these … keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well …
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… a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, … a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, …
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… to try to destroy the virus. Doctors use tests to find these HIV antibodies or antigens in urine, saliva, or blood. If a test on urine or saliva shows that you are … with HIV, you will probably have a blood test to confirm the results. Most doctors use …
