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HIV testing in pregnancy

… . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care …
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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment …
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Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …
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Toxic shock syndrome

… develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and produce toxins (poisons). It can quickly … TSS. SA makes several toxins and when the toxins enter your bloodstream you can have a severe reaction causing TSS. The toxins may enter your bloodstream through a wound to the skin, including a …
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Toxoplasmosis

… with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and …
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Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… brain. It can also cause septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 20 children who get sick, 1 may die. …
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Swimmers itch

… cycle as parasites in the bodies of water snails and in the blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. …
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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… spread from the gut to other parts of the body such as the blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO …
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Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …