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Pubic lice

… area. They are also called crabs or crab lice. Pubic lice can also be found in chest hair, armpit hair, on the upper … eyelashes, and facial hair. How are they spread? Pubic lice cannot jump or fly. Pubic lice are most often spread through … irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots on your skin. The spots …

HTLV-1 Virus

… is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a … to 20 million people are infected worldwide. It is rare in Canada, but cases have been found in British Columbia and …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help … are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood to clot too much. When this happens, blood … as garlic pills, flax seed oil, and fish oils) and herbal medicines (including herbal teas). Many natural health …

Tick bites and disease

… is good, so you do not miss seeing the tick(s). If you cannot reach the tick or see it clearly, get someone else to … and pets if they have been out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a health care provider to remove the … the tick without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can …

Trichomoniasis

… Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis . It is … care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in women; testing for men is … and not have any symptoms. For women symptoms can include: Change in amount and/or colour (often …

Yersiniosis

… 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 … bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… when the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs cause babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when …

Heat-related illness

… Vietnamese What is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body gaining heat faster than it can cool itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost … if you do not drink enough fluids to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… diluted with air and poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other buildings and pose a … buildings through the soil underneath the building. It can move through cracks in the foundation, construction … what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada …

Asbestos When should I worry

… brake linings. Asbestos is usually white. The matted fibres can be crumbly and airbone if unbound or deteriorated. … Asbestos is no longer widely used commercially, but it can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may … flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very …