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… Condition Basics What is an E. coli infection? E. coli (Escherichia coli) is the … well after a bowel movement. What are the symptoms? You may have symptoms like bloody … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, …
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… to another several times If using chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package … of Iodine 1 litre of water If using iodine tablets, follow the directions on the package … to another several times If using chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package …
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… used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to … all get the generic labeling of “chlorine.” Your water supplier chooses the product used … are needed. What is secondary disinfection? After being disinfected, water travels through …
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… tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly … tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly …
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… can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected person or … including pets and farm animals.) Fecal-oral transmission is when contaminated feces … can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected person or …
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… to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male … to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male …
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… has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking … immune systems. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #48 Cryptosporidium … water, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #49a Water-borne …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… Overview Food and water contaminated with bacteria, … or toxins can make us sick. Learn about food and water safety and how to prepare for emergencies. …
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Overview Drinking water is water treated in a way that makes it safe to drink. You likely receive drinking water that is treated by a water supplier and then delivered through pipes to your home. …
