Health Topics for the letter "E"

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An alphabetical listing of Health Topics.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but potentially fatal illness that can be transferred to humans from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Echinococcus multilocularis infection

Echinococcus multilocularis (E. multilocularis) infection is caused by eating the eggs of tapeworms called E. multilocularis. These tapeworms can cause disease in humans and animals. They are often found in the intestines of dogs, wild canines (e.g., coyotes, foxes, wolves), and rodents.

Entérobactéries productrices de carbapénèmases (EPC)

Les entérobactéries sont un groupe de bactéries (germes) qui se retrouvent naturellement dans les intestins. Ces bactéries se retrouvent aussi dans l’environnement. Les EPC sont un type d’entérobactéries qui produisent des enzymes appelées carbapénèmases. Ces enzymes peuvent décomposer de nombreux types d’antibiotiques (médicaments luttant contre les bactéries), rendant ainsi les bactéries très résistantes et difficiles à traiter.

Enterovirus D68

Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is a relatively rare virus with potentially serious risks to some people.

Exposure to potential bloodborne pathogens

Bloodborne pathogens are germs that are present in the blood and can cause diseases.