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… people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a … seizures or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . … community should consult with their health care provider about whether they should be …
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… birth may be born with serious mental or physical problems. A person with a weakened … birth may be born with serious mental or physical problems. A person with a weakened …
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… For most people, it doesn't cause serious health problems. But for a pregnant woman's … toxoplasmosis. You can get the infection by: Eating infected meat that hasn't been fully … you use to prepare raw meat, chicken, fish, fruits, or vegetables. If you have a cat …
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… more often to replace lost fluids. Give an oral rehydration solution (ORS), such as … more often to replace lost fluids. Give an oral rehydration solution (ORS), such as …
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… especially if you are bitten or scratched. Salmonellosis . This causes diarrhea, fever, … especially if you are bitten or scratched. Salmonellosis . This causes diarrhea, fever, …
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… that can spoil, such as eggs, meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, milk, and other dairy … above] and cold foods cold [ 4°C (40°F) or below]. Follow labels on food packaging. Food … an infected cat has left droppings). Everyone should take steps to prevent food poisoning by …
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… and believe that you have been exposed to listeriosis or toxoplasmosis . For more … and believe that you have been exposed to listeriosis or toxoplasmosis . For more …
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… make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they … diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open … the garden to keep them out. Wear gloves during gardening and wash your hands after …
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… that can spread if an animal bites, licks or scratches you. When you milk cows, feed … animals and their areas If animals such as dogs, cats or ducks are in the eating area, do … animals and their areas If animals such as dogs, cats or ducks are in the eating area, do …
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… least 1 minute, or 2 minutes if you are at an altitude over 2000m. If your community has a … least 1 minute, or 2 minutes if you are at an altitude over 2000m. If your community has a …