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… resistant to a group of antibiotics known as carbapenems. You might also hear the terms Carbapenem-resistant … infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the … infections when other antibiotics have not worked. If you develop an infection caused by CPO, your doctor will …
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… what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like … (polyurethane, nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) …
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… is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis … and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water … spread Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or …
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… when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you may not have any symptoms or you may notice a change in … infection does not spread into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most … thing you can do to help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. …
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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Prepare for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may cause some pain. These tips can lead to a more positive …
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… highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can live a long life with HIV. Without treatment, HIV … severely weakened by HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body … request that your first name, initials and birth date be used as your identifying information when your results are …
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… environment for pathogens (germs) to grow. Germs can make you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which … adequate filtration and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? …
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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in … development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors …
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… safety information. Signs and rules are there to protect you and to keep pools clean and germ-free. Walk, do not run … when wet. Be careful getting in and out of the pool Use a handrail if possible and avoid climbing on slippery or unstable surfaces. Look before you leap or dive in Shallow water, underwater logs or big …
