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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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… Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger On this page: … respiratory system, such as those caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), may have severe blockage of the air passages. …
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… Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) On this page: Overview Latest … late 2002 and early 2003. SARS is caused by a type of coronavirus, which can cause mild to moderate upper respiratory … workers. Outbreaks of SARS do not appear to be seasonal. An infection may develop after: Sharing food or drink with an …
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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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… Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) On this page: … spread to other countries. It's caused by a type of coronavirus that can cause a moderate to severe upper respiratory … response to MERS, clinical guidelines, public health and infection control recommendations, and information for …
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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 …
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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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… Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) On this page: … Basics Conditions Basics What is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Acute respiratory … causes it? ARDS can be caused by many things, including: An infection in the blood (sepsis). This is the most common …
