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Yersiniosis

… contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia … food safer HealthLinkBC File #61a Role of pets in human disease HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting zoo and open farm …

Group A streptococcal infections

… These infections are called invasive group A streptococcal disease (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection … is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … see HealthLinkBC File #60 Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) . Scarlet fever usually starts with a red …

HIV and HIV tests

… system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment … HIV. Without treatment, HIV infection may become a serious disease called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). … slow or stop the damage to the immune system. HIV testing guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 …

Listeriosis

… the feces of animals. Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can contain or … fridge at or below 4°C (40°F) Wash raw vegetables before eating Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and … about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: …

Roseola

… affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and … Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should rest in bed until the … Food is less important. If your child is hungry, then eating is fine; but if your child does not have an appetite, …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… contaminated by rodents, you may get a foodborne illness. Diseases can also be spread if you are bitten by a rodent, … .Ticks and fleas carried by rodents can also spread diseases. For more information on tick bites, visit … droppings, debris left from chewing through materials or eating household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on …

Campylobacter infection

… the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter … single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry … those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck their thumbs or …

Water fluoridation facts

… The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) in the Canadian Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality is 1.5 mg/L. Whether …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms … are also found in the stool of infected people and the disease is spread in the same way. In addition, cholera … of certain coastal areas, and the disease can be spread by eating raw or undercooked seafood and shellfish. What other …