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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is … disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter infection? Campylobacter infection is usually self-limited, …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File … of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the infection is called giardiasis or is sometimes referred to … there is poor hygiene. These children can also spread the infection to other people in their families. Giardia can …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness caused by bacteria …
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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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… Zika Virus facts & resources Last updated October 24, 2024 … Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: What is Zika virus? Are there any risks of complications from Zika virus? … tests for the Zika virus? What is Zika virus? Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a …
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… Hepatitis C Viral Load Test On this page: Test Overview Why … Overview A viral load test measures how much hepatitis C virus is in the blood. Viral load may be measured before, … have hepatitis C. This can happen if your body cures the infection on its own. Or it can happen if you were treated …
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… Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: … Overview People who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus may develop a chronic infection that can lead to cirrhosis . The damage that …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related … HealthLinkBC File #40a Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC File #40b Living Well with Hepatitis …
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… Influenza Virus Vaccine - Intramuscular On this page: Uses How To Use … specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the influenza ("flu") virus. It is also called the seasonal flu shot. Influenza …
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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview … Overview Many people who are infected with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term (chronic) infection. Some people who have chronic hepatitis C will go …
