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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 … mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver … B is spread by contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become … your water supplier if your water treatment is effective against Cryptosporidium . Chlorine disinfection alone is not …
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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is … necessary. People with Campylobacter are advised to drink fluids to prevent dehydration from diarrhea. Image … …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … you should see a health care provider. Drinking lots of fluids is important to replace lost fluids and prevent dehydration. Do not take anti-diarrhea …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File … of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the infection is called giardiasis or is sometimes referred to … there is poor hygiene. These children can also spread the infection to other people in their families. Giardia can …
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… HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, semen and … C and HIV infection. Also ask for vaccines that protect against hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and influenza. How … File #25c Hepatitis B Infant Vaccine HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most …
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… Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 … is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) …
