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Clostridium difficile C difficile

… is C. difficile ? C. difficile , also known as C. diff, are bacteria that live in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … treatment is unsuccessful, fecal microbiota transplant (stool from a healthy donor) is now becoming an available …

Giardia infection

… transmission occurs when contaminated feces particles are ingested. Contaminated water is a major source of the … cysts can survive in lakes, ponds, creeks and streams. You can become infected if you drink or accidentally swallow … cramps, gas, bloating, frequent loose and pale greasy stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about …

Syphilis

… early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact … get syphilis, most people diagnosed with syphilis in B.C. are men who identify as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex … infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have another sexually transmitted infection (STI). …

Trichomoniasis

… tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests … sex with a person who is infected with the parasite. What are the symptoms? It is possible to have trichomoniasis and …

Shigellosis

… bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? … stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, and an urge to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to severe, or you may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water contaminated with … system and leave the body through feces (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel depends on the type of …

Urethritis

… gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not sexually transmitted can infect the urethra. For …

Cryptosporidium infection

… is a parasite that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness is called … transmission is when contaminated feces particles are ingested. Mammals (e.g. farm animals), birds, fish and … your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for testing. Cryptosporidium is difficult to …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found … foods. Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are foods that have specific nutrients added to them. Why is … for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care plan for you and your …