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… ? Campylobacter is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. … regular hand washing, which can protect you from many infections including Campylobacter . If you have diarrhea or … File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure children, especially those who handle pets, wash their hands …
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… such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where there is poor … arthritis and damage to the cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble … absorbing nutrients. These types of severe or prolonged infections are rare. How is giardiasis diagnosed and …
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… bacteria called Escherichia coli . It affects the digestive tract and, in serious cases, the kidneys. There are many … internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems … is contaminated with human or animal sewage can also cause infections. E. coli can also be transmitted from a sick …
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… such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These children can … and those who have had cancer treatment may get serious infections. Young children and the elderly may be at greater … all times. See HealthlinkBC File #56 Preventing water-borne infections for people with weakened immune systems Do not …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to … old. This ensures long-lasting immunity. Infants and young children should not receive some vaccines. Contact your …
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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 … white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and …
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… 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … of yeast in the vagina. What causes vaginal yeast infections? Vaginal yeast infections can be caused by many factors, some of which …
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… is hepatitis B virus infection? There are very few new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, … adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in people who were born in countries with …
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… parasite does not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are usually the first to … such as meningitis, measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), …
