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E coli infection

… systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, … and vegetables with cold running water before eating them raw, even if they will be peeled …

E Coli Infection From Food or Water

… Condition Basics What is an E. coli infection? E. coli (Escherichia coli) is the name of a germ, or bacterium, …

Well water testing

… contamination. It’s recommended you re-test after such events to see if water quality has … contamination. It’s recommended you re-test after such events to see if water quality has …

Traveller's Diarrhea

… effect of any medicines being taken, such as oral contraceptives or antimalarials. How is … over-the-counter medicine. These may include bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) or loperamide …

Urinary Problems and Injuries Age 11 and Younger

… Burning pain when urine touches irritated skin around the vagina or urethra. Pain during … tract infection (UTI) can cause a bad odour. Newborns and children younger than 2 Babies … or her sleep or activities. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… #10 Giardia infection HealthLinkBC File #17 Salmonellosis HealthLinkBC File #43 … #10 Giardia infection HealthLinkBC File #17 Salmonellosis HealthLinkBC File #43 …

Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling

… Campylobacteriosis Marine Toxins Shigellosis Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Staph Foodborne … Campylobacteriosis Marine Toxins Shigellosis Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Staph Foodborne …

Diarrhea Age 12 and Older

… type of diarrhea caused by the bacteria Clostridioides difficile (sometimes called C. diff) may occur …

Staying Healthy Around Animals

… can get these tiny worms from animal feces. Rabies . This can affect the brain and spinal … urine and droppings, or from a mouse bite. Rabies . This is nearly always fatal if it's … animal. Bats are the most common carriers of rabies. Related Information Hantavirus …

Travelling with children

… in liquid and cream form, not aerosol Oral rehydration solution (ORS) and … by a health care provider. Avoid using bismuth subsalicylate (such as Pepto-Bismol) to treat …