Health Topics

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An alphabetical listing of Health Topics.
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Zika virus

Zika virus is caused by a virus which is spread by the Aedes mosquito. The Aedes species of mosquito is not native to Canada.

Yersiniosis

Yersiniosis (yer-sin-ee-o-sis) is an infection caused by the bacteria Yersinia. Yersinia is a strong bacteria that can continue to live in environments without much oxygen and in refrigeration.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Whooping cough is also known as Pertussis, is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract.

West Nile Virus

West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito transmitted virus that can be transferred to humans from the bite of an infected mosquito. The first confirmed case in Canada was in 2002.

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

Enterococci are bacteria (germs) that live in people’s gastrointestinal tract (the stomach and intestines).

Urban Chickens

The practice of urban agriculture is not a new concept and has been accepted in other parts of the province to empower local communities to develop sustainable food systems. An example of urban agriculture is the raising of urban chickens (backyard chickens) as a source of fresh eggs.

Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria enter the body through air you breathe and causes an infection, usually in the lungs. Sometimes infections can happen in other parts of the body.

Tetanus (Lockjaw)

Tetanus is often known as “lockjaw”, and is spread by a bacteria. The bacteria lives in dirt, soil and dust. It may also be in human and animal stool (poop) and sometimes in animal saliva (spit).

Tattoos

Tattooing involves making tiny holes in the skin. Infections can be transmitted anytime you break the skin.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria (germs), called Treponema pallidum.

Streptococcal Infections - Invasive Group A

Group A Streptococci (GAS) bacteria can cause many different infections that are mostly mild.

Shigellosis

Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. People who eat food or drink water contaminated with Shigella bacteria can become ill with shigellosis.

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Salmonellosis is an infection caused by bacteria, called Salmonella. These germs live mostly in the intestines of animals and birds.

Rubella

Rubella, commonly known as German Measles, is an infection that affects the skin and lymph nodes.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Pertussis is also known as whooping cough, and is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract.

Novel Coronavirus (2019)

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is monitoring the current outbreak of COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) in China and around the world.

Norovirus (Norwalk-like virus)

Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis). It is an illness that usually includes diarrhea and vomiting. You may have a norovirus sickness many times in your life because there are different types of noroviruses. Norovirus can spread quickly in a facility like a nursing home, retirement homes, daycares schools and cruise ships.

Mumps

Mumps is a viral illness that can spread from one person to another. Most people recover from the infection, but mumps can have serious complications and lead to long-term health problems. Since the widespread use of the mumps vaccine, mumps infection is rare.

MPox (Monkeypox)

MPox (Monkeypox) is a viral disease. The virus enters the body through broken skin, the respiratory tract, or the mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, nose, or mouth).

Mould

Mould is a common name for any fungus that grows on food or damp materials. It can be black, white or almost any colour. In some cases, you may be able to smell the mould but not see it.

Mental Health Promotion

Mental health is the capacity to feel, think and act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life, realize our own potential, deal with challenges, and contribute to society (Mental Health Commission of Canada).

Meningitis

Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Measles

Measles is an infection that can cause a rash, fever and cough. It is caused by an infection with measles virus.

Mandatory Blood Testing Act

Listeria is a bacteria that can cause a rare but serious illness called listeriosis. Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with a weakened immune system have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill.​

Maladie méningococcique

Garder la vaccination de votre enfant à jour permet de le protéger contre bien des types de la maladie méningococcique.

Listeriosis

Listeria is a bacteria that can cause a rare but serious illness called listeriosis. Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with a weakened immune system have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill.​

Lead in Schools, Private Schools and Child Care Centres

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) enforces the Ontario Regulation 243/07 which requires all schools, private schools and child care centres to sample and test drinking water to measure the concentration of lead against the provincial drinking water guidelines for lead.

Lead in Drinking Water

Lead is a toxic metal that is found naturally in the air, soil, and water. It is also used in mining, manufacturing, and burning of fossil fuels. The amount of lead Canadians are exposed to has decreased since the 1970s, mainly due to the removal of lead in gasoline, paint, and solder in food cans (Government of Canada, 2013).

La salmonellose

Qu'est-ce que la salmonellose? La salmonellose est une taxi-infection alimentaire causée par la germe Salmonella.

La prévention des infections: conseils pour éviter de tomber malade

Voici quelques conseils pratiques pour éviter de tomber malade.

Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

Invasive pneumococcal disease is a sudden and serious illness caused by a bacteria called streptococcus pneumonia.

Invasive Meningococcal Disease

Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a serious infection caused by the bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis. Up to 10% of the population carry the bacteria at the back of their throat or nose without ever getting sick. In rare cases, IMD can cause an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and/or an infection of the bloodstream (septicemia).

Influenza (Flu)

Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. The flu season (when most people get sick with the flu) often begins in late fall.

Infection Prevention: Tips to Avoid Getting Sick

Follow these tips to help avoid getting sick!

HIV (AIDS)

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).