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Hantavirus is a virus that is found in the urine, saliva, or
droppings of infected deer mice and some other wild rodents. (Canadian
Centre for Occupational Health & Safety)
Histoplasmosis is an infectious disease of the lungs caused by a
fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum. The infection sometimes can spread
to other parts of the body. (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health &
Safety)
Lyme Disease
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Lyme disease
is an occupational concern for people who work
outdoors in certain areas infested with ticks. It affects people
differently most often going unnoticed but sometimes it causes serious
problems. If left untreated, it can cause disability. (Canadian Centre
for Occupational Health & Safety)
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Lyme disease is an infection caused by the corkscrew-shaped
bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. These bacteria are spread by the bite of
deer ticks and western black-legged ticks. The deer tick is found
sporadically throughout the province. (Ontario Government)
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Pictures of ticks
and more information from our health unit.
Mosquito Bourne
Diseases West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus found in wild birds and carried by
mosquitoes.
Mould: Moulds are members of the fungus family like
mushrooms and yeast. There are thousands of types of mould and they can
be found almost anywhere, indoors or out.
Psciticosis is an infectious disease in humans that has mild,
non-specific flu-like symptoms. Psittacosis refers to any infection or
disease caused by Chlamydia psittaci, one of several microorganisms in
the genus Chlamydia. This disease can be transmitted from infected birds
to humans. Parrot disease, ornithosis, and chlamydiosis are other names
for psittacosis. (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety)
Information on other topics may be found on the
following web links:
Ministry of the Environment: General Interest publications
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Service at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.
The mandate of CCOHS is to promote improvements in occupational health
and safety by providing practical information to answer workplace
concerns.
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the topic of environment.
Listeriosis Outbreak
Certain Ready-To-Eat Deli Meat Products Produced at
Establishment #97B May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes
For a list of these products please refer to:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recall List
(Note: The 'plant number' is located near the 'best before date' or
'Packed on' date.)
LEARN the facts and symptoms of
Listeriosis
See
Pregnancy & Listeriosis Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or
smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may
cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high
fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the
elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at
risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like
illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature
delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
If in doubt throw it out. If you cannot clearly identify the producer of
your sliced meats and have any question as to whether they are a part of
the recall, throw the product out.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or
smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may
cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high
fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the
elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at
risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like
illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature
delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
If in doubt throw it out. If you cannot clearly identify the producer of
your sliced meats and have any question as to whether they are a part of
the recall, throw the product out. |
