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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview … is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus bacteria get in a wound through a … is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus bacteria get in a wound through a …
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… Waterborne infections in British Columbia Last updated November 14, … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview Related … For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, another screening in the third trimester may be … of transmitting gonorrhea and avoid complications of the infection. The PHAC recommends testing for pregnant women to …
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… Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is an Ebola or Marburg virus infection? Ebola and Marburg virus diseases are rare but … person who is sick with one of these viruses can spread the infection to others. These are known as hemorrhagic viruses, …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview … professionals are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection (such as gloves, … present in the blood. People who have symptoms of early HIV infection and those who are very sick with AIDS tend to have …
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… Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection On this page: Overview Overview A bacterial infection may develop following infection with viral influenza . Signs of a bacterial …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File … Document English What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a …
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… Contact Lens Problems: Infection On this page: Overview … Overview Keratitis refers to an inflammation of the cornea. Infection of the cornea is called infectious keratitis. It … You'll need antibiotic eyedrops to help treat the infection. Symptoms of bacterial keratitis may include: Pain …
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… Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns On this page: … Information What is group B streptococcal infection? Group B streptococcus (strep) is a serious bacterial infection. If you carry group B streptococcal bacteria, you …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause … Information What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a problem that happens when germs (called …
