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Toxoplasmosis

… form of the illness usually have flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, sore muscles and tiredness. … from person to person, except in the circumstance of a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. … in gardens or playing in sandboxes that contain cat or other feline animal feces Accidentally swallowing …

Rabies

… any mammal. In B.C., only bats carry rabies virus and other animals are rarely infected. In other parts of Canada and North America, strains of rabies … rabies in people? Symptoms of the disease include: Headache Fever Increasing difficulty in swallowing Excessive drooling …

Shigellosis

… of shigellosis? The symptoms of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, … to person when tiny bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected … a diaper, and then preparing food and drinks or caring for other children. Family members and playmates of infected …

Campylobacter infection

… Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms start an average of 2 to 5 days … preparation, contaminated foods can transmit bacteria to other foods or surfaces in the kitchen. This is called … including Campylobacter . If you have diarrhea or other symptoms of Campylobacter, do not handle or prepare …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… a feeling of tiredness that does not go away after resting. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort and fever. Some people with chronic hepatitis may develop … liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition needs may be different. …

Toxic shock syndrome

… of TSS? Symptoms of TSS include flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle soreness. These symptoms will develop quickly and are severe. Other symptoms may include pain at the site of a wound, … however, some people are at greater risk of TSS than others. Risk factors for TSS include: Past history of SA …

Burns and scalds in young children

… to appliances such as hair straighteners or curling irons Other hazards: The glass of a gas fireplace or glass-fronted … taps Place a fence or safety screen around fireplaces and other heaters to prevent contact burns Install external … red or swollen, you see pus, or your child develops a fever Ask someone else to drive you to the doctor’s office …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… caused by a virus or bacteria, and can spread easily to other people. Pinkeye may also be caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or chemical irritants; however the … The bacteria or virus causing pinkeye may also be spread to others through contact with droplets from an infected …

E coli infection

… may become bloody Nausea Vomitiing Stomach cramps Mild fever The symptoms can start 2 to 10 days after contact with … is cooked thoroughly. E. coli are also sometimes found in other foods including fruits and vegetables, as well as in … E. coli can also be transmitted from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the …

Syphilis

… get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact with another person who is infected. Syphilis is spread through: … risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have another sexually transmitted infection (STI). What are the … back months later. Other symptoms may include headache, fever, hair loss, swollen lymph nodes and bumps or mucous …