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Leishmaniasis Assistance - sickness or injury Receiving medical care in other countries Returning to Canada - if you get sick Insect bite prevention Fact sheet: Leishmaniasis , World Health Organization Related travel health notices None What is leishmaniasis? Leishmaniasis is a…

Human influenza A with swine origin On this page What is swine influenza What are H1N1v, H1N2v, and H3N2v Animal-to-human spread Risk Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention How we monitor swine influenza What is swine influenza Swine influenza (swine flu) is an infectious…

Genital herpes Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection ( STI ) that can cause painful sores on the genital area. There is no vaccine or cure, but antiviral medication can help ease the pain associated with the sores and control recurrent episodes. Genital herpes…

Ciguatera Assistance - sickness or injury Returning to Canada - if you get sick What is ciguatera? Ciguatera is a food-borne illness caused by eating reef fish contaminated with a toxin called "ciguatoxin". Ciguatoxin is tasteless and odourless. Fish contaminated with ciguatoxin…

Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) Learn about Chagas disease, its causes, symptoms, risks, treatment and prevention. Also find information on surveillance and for health professionals. Services and information Causes Explore the cause of Chagas disease and how it is…