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Giardia infection

… infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected … water while you swim. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with cysts. … in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. What are the …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … the facility. Some food allergens are important sources of nutrients for children who can eat them. These should not be …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the environment or infected … treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the … by coming into contact with their feces, urine, saliva or food. Animal feces or manure can get onto its hair or fur, … can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced … fruits and vegetables, on meat and fish, and on many other foods and surfaces. Botulism bacteria can multiply quickly … canning at home. There are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be … for vCJD. Treatment involves supporting the patient with physical and occupational therapies. A person with vCJD …

Shigellosis

… bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? The … bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day … the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the gut to other parts … cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Vietnamese What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora … number of days to become infectious. People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not … been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods include leafy green vegetables, fresh peas, …

Clean-up after a flood

… or regional district. What precautions should be taken for food safety? When food and food-contact surfaces (drawers, … with soap for 20 seconds, and in foods cooked to 74°C and higher Wash your hands often if you have been cleaning up after a flood, especially before handling or eating food. Use hand sanitizers Throw out canned goods if …