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Tuberculosis TB

… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB … the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look … collection. A chest x-ray and sputum collection are usually used to test for TB disease. A chest x-ray is a picture of …

Impetigo

… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the … than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … to latex. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have … B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate forecasts of air quality for the next 36 … Workers in industrial facilities where sulphur dioxide is used or is a by-product have the greatest exposure. People …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… can become infected with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the … serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with … Animal bites and scratches are sources of infection because the mouths and feet of all animals can be contaminated. …

Scabies

… Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch … surface. Scratching can make the burrows harder to see. Because itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have …

Group A streptococcal infections

… and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue damage. These infections are … (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection cause streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing …

Toxoplasmosis

… found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects … usually not sore. In some cases the infection can also cause blurred vision or temporary loss of vision. How is …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… called blue-green algae. In fact, cyanobacteria can cause blooms in a range of colours, including bright blue, … water with cyanobacterial toxins include: headaches, nausea, fever, sore throat, dizziness, stomach cramps, … rubber gloves when washing a pet exposed to cyanobacteria. Use fresh water to wash hands well after cleaning your pet …

Arsenic in drinking water

… arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. Impaired nerve function may cause a ‘pins and needles’ sensation or numbness and burning in hands and feet. Arsenic can also cause skin changes, which include skin darkening as well as …