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Anaplasmosis

PDF/Printer Friendly Version What is Anaplasmosis (Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis)? Anaplasmosis, also referred to as Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA), is a disease caused by the bacteria Anaplasma phagocytophilum carried in some […]
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Babesiosis

PDF/Printer friendly version What is Babesiosis? Babesiosis is a rare but severe tick-borne disease caused by various types Babesia parasites that infect red blood cells. Where has this disease been […]
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Daycares/Schools

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Diseases A-Z List

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Emergency Services
What is the purpose of the Mandatory Blood Testing Act, 2006? The Mandatory Blood Testing Act, 2006, reduces the time for getting a mandatory blood test to less than three weeks.
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Flu & Cold
Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs) caused by the influenza virus. It is usually much worse than a cold.
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Hand Hygiene
Frequent and thorough hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Why? Washing your hands removes visible dirt and reduces the number of germs on your hands.
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Hospitals, Long-Term Care, Retirement Homes

Factsheets Blood and body exposure for emergency service worker/justice service worker Clostridium difficile – associated diarrhea Cover your cough and sneeze ESBL Group A Streptococcus Handwashing Influenza MRSA Norovirus Shingles […]
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Personal Services Settings

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Powassan Encephalitis

PDF/Printer Friendly Version What is Powassan Encephalitis? Powassan encephalitis is a serious but rare tick-borne illness caused by the Powassan virus. The virus was named after the town of Powassan, […]
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Reportable Diseases

DISEASES OF PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE Health Protection and Promotion Act ONTARIO REGULATION 135/18 Timely reporting of communicable diseases is essential for their control. If you suspect or have confirmation of […]
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

PDF/Printer Friendly Version What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a disease caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii carried in some ticks. Where has this disease […]
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Seoul Virus

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Tularemia

PDF/Printer Friendly Version What is Tularemia? Tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” is a disease caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis. Tularemia is often considered a rural disease typically found […]
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