BC Centre for Disease Control

Although BC has been experiencing an outbreak of infectious syphilis (IS; primary, secondary, and early latent syphilis) since 1997, there have been recent important changes in the epidemic. Prior to... Read More

Approximately 40 000 individuals tested positive for hepatitis C (HCV) as identified through British Columbia’s Public Health Information System between 1992 and 2002. The majority are chronically... Read More

Preventive options for tuberculosis (TB) consist of treatment of latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) or immunization with Bacille Calmette-Guèrin (BCG). BCG vaccine is an attenuated strain of ... Read More

Access to safe water is a global priority. While Canada’s drinking water is recognized as both a valuable resource and an important determinant of population health, it is also a national concern... Read More

Digoxin toxicity can result from inappropriate dosing, worsening of renal function, drug interactions, and intentional or iatrogenic overdose. When digoxin-specific Fab antibody fragments (... Read More