|
|
 |
Disease Categories
|
 |
| |
Food and Water Borne |
Foodborne diseases are caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. More
|
| |
Blood Borne |
Bloodborne Diseases are pathogenic microorganisms which exist in blood and other bodily fluids, and can cause disease in humans. More
|
| |
Vaccine Preventable |
Info about vaccine preventable diseases, the benefits of immunization, and the risks of immunization versus the risk of disease. More
|
| |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
Information about Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and general information on prevention, education and treatment.
More
|
| |
Travellers |
Health Canada provides information regarding travelling and the precautions
you should take for you and your family. More
|
| |
Zoonotic |
Zoonotic Diseases are spread from animal to human contact. Pet ownership may pose health risks through transmission of infectious diseases, especially those immunocompromised. More
|
| |
Bioterrorism |
Health Canada and primary healthcare providers must be prepared to address
various biological agents, including pathogens that are rarely seen in Canada. More
|
| |
Respiratory |
Pathogens carried in or infecting the respiratory tract, include Streptoccus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A streptococcus), Neisseria meningitidis, influenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Tuberculosis and pertussis.
More
|
| |
Bacterial / Mycotic / Parasitic |
Bacterial, Mycotic and Parasitic diseases can cause diarrhea, loose or watery stools, cramping, flatulence
(gas) and other abdominal illness. More
|
| |
Viral |
Viral diseases cause illness and death. BCCDC integrates modern laboratory
and epidemiologic sciences to provide disease surveillance and epidemiologic
field investigations and laboratory testing. More
|
|
|
|
