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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant … are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk of becoming infected is very …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can … A tentative diagnosis of vCJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …

Shigellosis

… caused by Shigella bacteria. These bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What … of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, … treatment. If you do have severe symptoms, such as blood in your stool or you are dehydrated, see your health …

E coli infection

… of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an indication … include: Watery diarrhea, which in serious cases may become bloody Nausea Vomitiing Stomach cramps Mild fever The … a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if … long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide an accurate measurement of …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… disease before 2004 or The disease was confirmed by a lab test It is important to keep a record of all immunizations … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Have active …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and … of mercury vapours. The vapours are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and distributed throughout the … shortness of breath, chest pain and headaches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms can also occur, including nausea, vomiting …

Arsenic in drinking water

… water, arsenic has no odour or taste. Only a chemical test can detect the presence of arsenic. Most private wells do not have routine testing for water quality or contaminants. Any well may … contaminants. It is the well owner’s responsibility to test the water for arsenic. Test your private wells …

Toxoplasmosis

… with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and … or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant …

Mumps

… and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 … your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and swab of your salivary glands inside your mouth or …