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… diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking … The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called enterotoxigenic E. … food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by sewage or animal …
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… 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic …
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… exposed to polio and should be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in … in adults may cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause … chickenpox include pneumonia, encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die …
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… 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … into contact with pubic lice need to be washed with hot water or dry-cleaned. Use an automatic washing machine with water that is warmer than 50°C (122°F), or place items in a …
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… drug equipment, such as straws, pipes, cookers, filters, water, needles or syringes Never donate your blood, semen, … about being tested for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI), and that you are living with HCV Do not …
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… Vietnamese What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms … drips. You can also thaw frozen foods under cold running water, or in the microwave. These methods can thaw food at …
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… 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … is HPV? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). About three out of 4 sexually active … at https://immunizebc.ca/ Image Image Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic …
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… of milk has eliminated large outbreaks of milk borne disease in Canada. However, outbreaks arising from raw … as follows: Heat method: Immerse the containers in hot water (77°C / 171°F or hotter) for at least 2 minutes. … tablespoon) of household bleach into 4 litres (1 gallon) of water; or mix 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of household bleach into 1 …
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… type C. It can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining … as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, and mouth guards used for sports or …
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… 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … HSV. Symptoms may include one or more sores that look like water blisters, cuts or broken skin on the genitals … loose-fitting clothing and cotton underwear Soak in warm water baths Keep the infected area dry, e.g., use a blow …
