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… Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? … (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and bloating Nausea Flatulence (gas) Occasional fever Loss of appetite … Help stop the spread of germs For information on the use of antibiotics, visit: Do Bugs Need Drugs at …
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… Close their mouth when food is offered Push food away Refuse to eat or turn their head away Here are some examples of … to: Offer iron-rich foods at least 2 times each day Use little or no added salt or sugar Include sources of fat … baby. When planning your baby’s meals and snacks, you can use these suggestions as a guide: Meals: Offer foods from 2 …
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… keep longer as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not … This problem is very serious since these pathogens can cause more than just short-term diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death …
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… also known as cryptococcosis, is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus … gattii (C. gattii) . This document is about the disease caused by C. gattii . Cryptococcus lives on trees and in the … distribution of the fungus. It is not possible or even useful to test trees in specific neighbourhoods. The fungus …
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… system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that enter … Only a very small part of your baby’s immune system is used for a short time even when your baby gets several …
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… drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and … one year of age, if you choose to give 100% fruit juice, use an open cup and limit to no more than a half cup (125 …
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… arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – the death of tissue in a part of the body. What causes necrotizing fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis is caused by a number of different bacteria. One of these is …
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… vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have any … influenzae type b (Hib) infection? Hib infection is caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b. It … occurring in children less than 2 years of age. Hib can cause serious and life-threatening infections including …
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… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … instructions Do not eat, drink, smoke, brush your teeth or use mouthwash before collecting your sputum Make sure your …
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… What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like parasites … to these tiny parasitic larvae under the skin that causes swimmer’s itch. Swimmer’s itch cannot be spread from … splash in shallow water bodies may be at higher risk because: They are constantly getting wet without thoroughly …
