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… as congenital syphilis While anyone can get syphilis, most people diagnosed with syphilis in B.C. are men who identify … has acquired a syphilis infection within the past year. People who have 'early' syphilis can infect others more …
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… Central America, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. People who survive repeated or lengthy episodes of malaria … years after moving away from an area with risk of malaria. People who move to Canada from at risk areas will need …
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… Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working in some countries. It is … for the disease. Japanese encephalitis virus spreads to people from bites from infected mosquitoes that live in …
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… the liver and other organs and monitoring the heart. Most people recover completely, but Reye syndrome can cause …
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… a watertight, underground container used for receiving, treating and settling human waste. The solids settle to the … sources. This contamination could cause serious illness in people. It is important to have an accurate drawing that … servicing every 2 to 5 years, depending on the number of people using the system and the volume of daily sewage flow. …
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… Clear or mucous-like fluid from the penis or vagina People with urethritis can have redness or swelling at the … tests for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some people can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… Your sexual partner will need to be treated as well. Other people living in your home do not need treatment unless they … for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some people can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… pool equipment can create small spaces that can trap people underwater. Sometimes getting trapped under water … or tidal currents. Obey posted warnings and ask other people if they know of any trouble spots in the area. …
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… Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can … also affect their response to the abuse. In many cultures, people expect families to keep problems private or hidden. …
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… prefer feeding from different types of animals including people. While most tick bites do not result in disease, some … cases have been identified in the past 15 years. Many people with Lyme disease have not travelled outside of the …
