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Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… the liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver … that does not go away after resting. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort and fever. Some … Alcohol can damage your liver and make the problems caused by hepatitis worse. To be safe, do not drink alcohol. …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… shrubs as caterpillars. Although most insect defoliators cause little damage, there are a few species that can be … host trees. When outbreaks occur, this extreme foliage loss from feeding can cause growth loss, stem deformities and even death of the …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? … and bloating Nausea Flatulence (gas) Occasional fever Loss of appetite Fatigue Weight loss The intensity of symptoms may change during the course …

Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… What is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, Y and W is very rare in B.C. Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections. These include … Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection spreads by coughing, …

Reye syndrome

… infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. … irritability or aggression. Reye syndrome may also cause strange behavior such as staring and slurred speech Seizures and comas Loss of consciousness Reye syndrome occurs 3 to 7 days after …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… where the vaccine was given. Fever, drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in … the vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air … reproductive organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial … 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, tiredness, chest …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a … but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein …

Lead in drinking water

… can harm the intellectual development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. …

Listeriosis

… a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes . These … and the feces of animals. Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can … Symptoms of meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, loss of balance, decreased level of consciousness and …