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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is … disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter infection? Campylobacter infection is usually self-limited, …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness is called cryptosporidiosis. The most common symptom associated with Cryptosporidium infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File … of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the infection is called giardiasis or is sometimes referred to … there is poor hygiene. These children can also spread the infection to other people in their families. Giardia can …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness caused by bacteria …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as … alcohol or inject illicit drugs. TSS can also be caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, which has been linked to …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by … to develop symptoms or signs of illness. Symptoms of HBV infection may include fatigue, fever, nausea and vomiting, …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection is a common infection …
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… Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 … is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) …
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… Waterborne infections in British Columbia Last updated November 14, … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File … Document English What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a …
