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… West Nile virus Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 88 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread … weeks or months. In less than 1 per cent of people, WNV infection can result in more serious illnesses such as …
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… West Nile Virus On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. The infection it causes may be so mild that people don't even …
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… Hepatitis A Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To … health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A infection can be mild with no symptoms or …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To … health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B infection can cause serious problems …
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… Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) On this page: … and caliciviruses. Noroviruses cause gastroenteritis , food infection, foodborne illness , and acute non-bacterial … go to the hospital. How are they diagnosed? Most norovirus infections are mild and pass in a few days. So most people …
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… Hepatitis B Treatment Recommendations On this page: Overview … has made recommendations for treating long-term (chronic) hepatitis B . These recommendations are based on the … types of chronic hepatitis. This points to an active viral infection and increased risk of liver damage. Treatment with …
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… Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools Cause … them? Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria and viruses. A small tube (eustachian tube) connects your ear to … Ear? Cause Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria and viruses. Bacteria cause many ear infections. Swelling from …
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… Pseudomonas Infection On this page: … by bacteria. But they can't cure infections caused by a virus. Always ask your doctor if antibiotics are the best … by bacteria. But they can't cure infections caused by a virus. Always ask your doctor if antibiotics are the best …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness is called cryptosporidiosis. The most … weakened immune system. People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), those who have had an organ or bone marrow …
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… Staph Infection On this page: What is a staph infection? Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections. Staph bacteria normally live on the skin. They …
