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Hepatitis C virus

… liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily … unsterilized materials or equipment used for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis Blood or blood … other infections that could affect the liver (for example, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and …

Bed bugs

… to reddish‑brown. Bed bugs feed on the blood of humans and animals. Unlike parasites, such as fleas or lice, … may be itchy. Bed bugs usually bite exposed parts of the body (not covered by clothes), such as the face, neck, arms … to humans. Some people do not react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare …

Nitrate in well water

… greater than 3 mg/L usually reflects the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition of … lines or improperly functioning septic systems Industrial processes Motor vehicles Some de-icing agents used at …

Syphilis

… 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close … primary stage, a painless sore can develop anywhere on your body that came into contact with an infected person. The … transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) Trichomoniasis (#08p) Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts …

Scabies

… infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch mite. Scabies is common and highly contagious. … the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their feces. How is scabies spread? Scabies is usually spread by … Scaly, crusted sores on hands, feet, scalp, face and body Hair loss Mild itching How is scabies treated? Scabies …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, if you are exposed to an STI while you have BV, you are more likely to be infected by that STI. How do I know if I have BV? To find out if you have BV, you … contact, such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus or HPV), and syphilis. Important things …

Vaginal yeast infection

… or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek … contact, such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… 69a Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for … water is safe, check with your health authority contact. How do I prepare the bottles and equipment to make formula? … to your baby Your baby’s head should be higher than their body. Support your baby’s head to make it easier for them to …

Rabies

… with saliva and nervous tissue, usually by a bite. In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization soon after … act strangely but not always act aggressively. They may show a variety of signs, including fearfulness, aggression, … local public health unit or health care provider, no matter how long since you were exposed. They will assess if you …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… as well. The infection itself is not spread from animals to humans or from humans to animals. People infected with … Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if … have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If you live or visit an area …