New Brunswick health department confirms case of tuberculosis in Saint John area
The bacteria can be spread from person to person through coughing, sneezing and talking when close. It can also stay in the air for hours. Continue reading
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McMaster University to lead the way in infectious disease research
CIHR President Michael Strong says research institutes, like the one at McMaster, are “the lifeblood of CIHR’s strategic initiatives.” Continue reading
Hantavirus risk increases with warm weather: Saskatchewan Health Ministry
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health says deer mice are the primary carriers of hantavirus and the risk of contracting infection increases as the weather warms up. Continue reading
KFL&A Public Health advising patients of Kingston dentist to get tested for blood-borne infections
Although the public health unit says the risk of infection is low, they are still advising patients to get tested. Continue reading
13 patients alerted after lack of sterilization at Saskatoon City Hospital
The health authority says three surgical patients at Saskatoon City Hospital were exposed to instruments that did not go through steam sterilization. Continue reading
Strep A ‘slightly more common’ in postpartum women: specialist
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
Since Global News reported on a young mother’s death from hospital acquired Group A Streptococcus, other new moms have reached out to say they too have fallen ill from the bacterial infection. Continue reading
9 dead in invasive group A strep outbreak in London, Ont.: Health officials
The health unit has been investigating the outbreak since it was declared in April 2016 and says more than 132 cases have been reported to them. Continue reading
Prince Philip leaves London hospital after treatment for infection
“The Duke of Edinburgh left hospital this morning,” a Palace spokesman said. Continue reading
B.C. transplant and heart surgery patients warned of infection risk
The warning from B.C.’s cardiac centres comes after Health Canada found a low infection risk with a machine used in heart-lung bypass surgeries. Continue reading
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in 2 traps in Markham, Ont.
Officials in York Region say two mosquito traps have tested positive for West Nile virus in Markham, Ont. Continue reading