Syphilis is an age-old sexually transmitted infection (STI) that typically passes through three clinical stages and may be latent (without overt signs or symptoms). Primary syphilis is highly... Read More
BC Centre for Disease Control
Noroviruses are extremely contagious viruses and the leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. Noroviruses cause an acute illness characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, and fever. Onset of... Read More
Listeriosis is one of the most serious infections during pregnancy. It is acquired through the consumption of contaminated foods including deli meats, soft cheeses, unpasteurized cheeses, smoked... Read More
Each year, over 25 000 poisonings are reported to the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC) and nearly half of these involve children. In the first 11 months of 2012, DPIC was consulted on 10... Read More
Three of the worst wildfire seasons on record in BC occurred over the past decade, with tens of thousands of people evacuated from communities at risk of fire or hazardous levels of... Read More