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… Document Vietnamese What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infection caused by Shigella bacteria. These bacteria live … see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) What is the treatment for shigellosis? … should not go to work until they have cleared the infection. A stool test may be required to ensure you are …
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… What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include … weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms usually occur within 6 to 72 hours and … zoos Do not prepare food if you have Salmonella or another infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, …
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… influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating … However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and …
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… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and …
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… that are contaminated by rodent urine or droppings. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) has been associated with the … mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks and fleas carried by rodents … mixture carefully onto the area to avoid disturbing any virus present - do not use a sprayer. Wipe up droppings, …
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… mild, severe disease can occur. Some of the most common infections that can spread from animals to humans include: … visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #02 E. coli infection HealthLinkBC File #10 Giardia infection HealthLinkBC File #17 Salmonellosis HealthLinkBC …
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… What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is … fecal (stool) sample. This will help find the source of the infection and stop it from spreading to others. For more …
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… the symptoms last? A rash may appear within 12 hours after infection. The reaction may last from 2 to 5 days and symptoms can last as long as 2 weeks. Repeat infections are usually worse. People become more sensitive … there should not be any serious danger. However, if a skin infection occurs from too much scratching, you should see …
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… often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome … syndrome occurs 3 to 7 days after the beginning of a viral infection. It can also occur while recovering from the infection. Reye syndrome can be misdiagnosed as swelling of …
