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… Condition Basics What is an E. coli infection? E. coli (Escherichia coli) is the … animal feces. This can happen when you drink water or eat food that's contaminated by … skin that you peel yourself. Learn more Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Food …
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… 49b Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, rivers, or streams … germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can … Drinking Water Quality HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People …
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… oceans as sodium chloride or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to … and parasites (pathogens) that cause water-borne infections. Some water-borne infections can …
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… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the … HBV infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been … that could have blood on them. Mix 9 parts water to 1 part bleach For more information …
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… ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from … at all times, visit HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing water-borne infections for people with weakened …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. Body fluids, such as sweat, … or soak it in bleach. Wash the area with warm water and soap. If you are splashed with blood … female condom every time. For information on preventing STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o …
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… 56 Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune …
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… I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … pregnant, or at risk for another STI or blood-borne infection . footnote 2 Gonorrhea If you … pregnant, or at risk for another STI or blood-borne infection . 2 Gonorrhea If you are …
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… Overview Food and water contaminated with bacteria, parasites, … safety and how to prepare for emergencies. Preventing foodborne illness Follow general food safety …
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… Overview Drinking water is water treated in a way that makes it … also educate yourself on how to prevent waterborne infections: Disinfecting drinking water Waterborne infections in B.C. Preventing waterborne infections for people …
