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… by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic reactions. …
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… drinking water. What amount of manganese can cause health problems? Health Canada has set a Maximum Acceptable …
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… of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …
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… risk of developing heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight …
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… Enterococci are bacteria found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are … tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. …
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… in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos …
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… Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated … E. coli (ETEC). These bacteria are found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected people. People who use …
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… this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision …
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… gut to other parts of the body such as the blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO infections are … or had health care outside of Canada. CPO rarely cause problems or infections outside of hospitals. What are my …
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… animal waste. People with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you are … Campylobacter infection is diagnosed by testing a stool (bowel movement) sample. Antibiotics are sometimes used to …
