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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness is called cryptosporidiosis. The most … weakened immune system. People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), those who have had an organ or bone marrow …
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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 … disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter infection? Campylobacter infection is usually self-limited, …
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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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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness caused by bacteria …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related … HealthLinkBC File #40a Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC File #40b Living Well with Hepatitis …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). … condoms to prevent STIs.) Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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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) …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 … The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. It is provided free to babies as part of their … mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File … is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of the …
