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… Bacterial Infections of the Spine On this page: Overview Overview Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection of: The discs (discitis). The spinal cord (usually …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Check Your Symptoms Overview Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital …
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… Avoiding Infections in the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already … or problem put you in the hospital in the first place. An infection can add weeks to your hospital stay. So it's …
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… Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may … Fluid obtained during the test can be checked for signs of infection or cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT …
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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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… 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test On this page: Overview Overview A COVID-19 viral test can help keep you and others safe by letting you … website for more instructions. Viral Test for COVID-19 Current as of: April 28, …
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… Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection On this page: Overview … A bacterial infection may develop following infection with viral influenza . Signs of a bacterial infection include: … A bacterial infection may develop following infection with viral influenza . Signs of a bacterial infection include: …
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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 … www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/infectious-diseases/viral-haemo… ). How are the viruses spread? How a human … www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/infectious-diseases/viral-haemo… ). Wash your hands often. Do not touch any …
