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… a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are unable to console their crying baby and they … Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) in the USA. Why is … or death. Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a …
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… pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in Canada. It can include lifelong physical, learning and behavioural … skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any …
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… What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis spread? Yersinia bacteria can be carried in the stomach or intestinal tract of people … you are infected. They include abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some …
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… days. Nymphs become adult lice in 9 to 12 days. Adult lice can live for up to 30 days on a person’s head. A female louse can lay 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause …
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… bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick … it is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. It is the most commonly reported …
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… more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes … the: House mouse Norway rat Black rat (roof rat) What harm can rodents cause? Rats and mice can cause significant property damage because they chew on …
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… Vietnamese What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infection caused by Shigella bacteria. These bacteria live in the … of shigellosis? The symptoms of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach … get better. How does shigellosis spread? Shigella bacteria can be found in the stool of infected people. The bacteria …
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… common symptom associated with Cryptosporidium infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in recent years. How can I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium …
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… exists all over the world. The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and even years in dust or soil. What are … like goats, sheep, cattle, cats, birds, dogs and ticks can carry the Q fever bacteria in their flesh and body …
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… What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by different Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by … of malaria can include: Headache Abdominal (stomach) pain Diarrhea Chills or sweats Shaking Fever Nausea and vomiting …
