Bacteria
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Public health officials investigating cause of salmonella outbreak in Western CanadaThe Public Health Agency of Canada says it is investigating an outbreak of salmonella in Western Canada after at least 46 people became ill from the bacteria.HealthNov 12, 2021
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Still no source, 7 active cases in Moncton’s Legionnaires’ disease outbreakTwo people remain hospitalized, and one of those patients is in the ICU after contracting Legionnaires' disease. Testing is ongoing to determine the outbreak source.HealthAug 16, 2021
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‘Very surreal experience’: Legionnaires’ disease survivor calls for registry, maintenance lawsA survivor of legionnaires' disease, a university professor, and the City of Moncton all say a provincial registry should be required to monitor cooling towers in New Brunswick.HealthAug 11, 2021
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Will Canada’s COVID-19 babies face ‘immunity debt’? Here’s what experts sayAs the world reopens, doctors say parents, particularly of babies born during the pandemic, are going to face a new challenge — immunity debt.CanadaJul 13, 2021
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Boil water advisory issued for Brossard, Que. until further noticeOfficials say recent water sample analyzes have shown the presence of bacteria that can be harmful to a person’s health.HealthJul 10, 2021
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Boil water advisory issued for Pincourt, Que.The advisory, expected to last four days, is asking that all residents dispose of ice cubes, refrigerator reservoirs and foods prepared after May 20 with unboiled tap water.HealthMay 22, 2021
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How antibiotic resistance has an impact on future diseasesTen million deaths per year by 2050 related to antimicrobial resistance — that’s what a large British study, conducted in 2014, predicts if the current trend continues.CommentaryJan 25, 2021
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Not clear how private wells are becoming contaminated with bacteria, Town of Quispamsis says"To date, 27 wells have had water samples taken," said Department of Health Communications spokesman Bruce McFarlane.HealthNov 12, 2020
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London, Ont., prostate cancer study suggests gut bacteria plays role in treatment responseMore study is needed, but researchers believe they could one day determine treatment based on a patient's microbiome, or even influence it to improve outcomes.ScienceSep 29, 2020
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Chinese pharma leak infects thousands with bacterial diseaseThe disease is caused by a bacteria that commonly infects livestock.TrendingSep 17, 2020
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