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… Staph Infection On this page: … normally live on the skin. They don't usually cause problems. They only become a problem when they cause … among people who have cuts or wounds and who have close contact with one another. How does it spread? Staph bacteria …
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… Pseudomonas Infection On this page: … bacteria around without knowing it and without having any problems. Sometimes these germs cause minor problems like … cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage. Avoid contact with other people's wounds or bandages. Don't share …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … cramps Mild fever The symptoms can start 2 to 10 days after contact with or consuming something contaminated with E.coli … or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Cook whole or …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File … can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. What are the symptoms of giardiasis? … travel Use safe sex practices and try to avoid contact with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia …
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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … temperature for other meats is 71º C (160º F) Avoid direct contact between raw meats and other uncooked foods When … formula, brushing teeth and washing dentures or contact lenses. For more information on disinfecting water, see …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … international travel Use safe sex practices and avoid contact with feces during sexual activity Always take a … HealthLinkBC File # 49b Disinfecting drinking water , or contact your local environmental health officer. For …
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… Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools Cause … tubes in the ears may help for repeat infections or hearing problems. How can you prevent them in children? There are … to a smaller child care centre. Fewer children means less contact with bacteria and viruses. Try to limit the use of …
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… Diabetes and Infections On this page: Overview … the ability of white blood cells to come to the site of an infection, stay in the infected area, and kill … plaque in blood vessels associated with diabetes, areas of infection may receive a poor blood supply, further lowering …
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… Scalp Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … of the scalp may be caused by: Damage to the hair from infections. Cradle cap , an oily, yellow crusting on a … the skin (such as impetigo ). An allergic skin reaction ( contact dermatitis ). Viral infections, such as chickenpox …
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… Tattoo Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … fluid for several days. Problems with tattoos include: Infection at the tattoo site. If you think you have an … problems or damage to your tattoo. Minor skin reactions ( contact dermatitis ) or serious allergic reactions to the …
