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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, …
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Hepatitis B virus infection

… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the …
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Cryptosporidium infection

… 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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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… 97 Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, … hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. Body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or …
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Drinking water chlorination facts

… oceans as sodium chloride or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to …
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Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… who have a CD4+ count of less than 100 cells/mm3; lymphoma or leukemia (hematological … has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking … immune systems. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #48 Cryptosporidium …
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STI Testing Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection

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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Food water and beverage safety

… 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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Drinking water

… 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 …
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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… through feces or vomit, such as rotavirus and norovirus These germs can be controlled by … through feces or vomit, such as rotavirus and norovirus These germs can be controlled by …