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Toxoplasmosis

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HTLV-1 Virus

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Tuberculosis TB

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West Nile virus

… protective clothing – Avoid dark clothing as it tends to attract mosquitoes. If you are in an area with lots of …
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Q fever

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Toxic shock syndrome

… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and …
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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, or pneumonia Other germs, which can spread … store your pool chemicals safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, always add chemicals to …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… Coastal and Fraser Health Regions? Yes. The risk of contracting the disease is very low and in most cases the …
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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

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Hepatitis C virus

… and being tested for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) Use condoms and learn about the correct … stop alcohol use and take steps to avoid getting other infections that could affect the liver (for example, human …