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… disinfectant level and add disinfectant if it is low. Then, test the disinfectant level before entering the water to … reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing services to help you properly maintain water quality …
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… ? Campylobacter is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood … It is the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a … feces are ingested. Campylobacter live in the intestines of many animals including chickens, cows, pigs, …
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… A tentative diagnosis of CJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …
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… What is Giardia ? Giardia is a parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the … in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where … in reactive arthritis and damage to the cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have …
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… Ticks found on a British Columbia resident can be tested or identified by: Submitting a photo of the tick to … Control Public Health Laboratory for tick-borne disease testing Kill the tick before disposing of it by drowning it …
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… fish low in mercury, such as salmon, trout and mackerel Non-heme iron: This type is not as easily absorbed. It’s … iron absorption You can help your child absorb more non-heme iron from eggs and plant-based iron sources by …
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… What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are … your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Your health care provider may …
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… No part of these cattle has entered the human food supply. None of the reported cases of vCJD resulted from eating … A tentative diagnosis of vCJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …
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… and floss your teeth every day Use a different spoon to test your baby's food and avoid sharing toothbrushes If you …
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… illness lasts less than 2 weeks and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop … Most people who get Q fever recover without any special medical treatment. In more severe cases, antibiotics are … products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals routinely as infected animals do not show …
