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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… , and about 16 per cent die. Some people are at a slightly higher risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are … care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …

Toxoplasmosis

… with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and …

Swimmers itch

… cycle as parasites in the bodies of water snails and in the blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. … in B.C., and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be at higher risk because: They are constantly getting wet without …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… spread from the gut to other parts of the body such as the blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO … chances of becoming sick with CPO are low. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or …

Mumps

… your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and swab of your salivary glands inside your …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant … SA infection like a boil or skin abscess. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or intensive use of antibiotics. You may also be at higher risk if you have had intensive hospital care or …

E coli infection

… include: Watery diarrhea, which in serious cases may become bloody Nausea Vomitiing Stomach cramps Mild fever The … a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a … a serious E. coli infection, you may need hospitalization, blood transfusion and dialysis. For more information For …