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Various measures may be taken to avoid contracting a sexually transmitted and blood borne infection (STBBI). First of all, do not rely on appearances. Your partner may have contracted an STBBI…

Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) and pregnancy Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) can affect the course of your pregnancy, your health and that of your…

Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs have a new name. They are now called “sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs)”. The…

Screening for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) On this page: Why get tested When to get tested Preparing to get tested What to expect at the appointment Test results STBBI…

infected with the bacterium Anaplasma. In Québec, blacklegged ticks, also called deer ticks, can transmit the disease to animals and humans. This is the same tick that spreads Lyme disease. This…

encephalitis Eastern equine encephalitis Eastern equine encephalitis is a viral disease that is transmitted to horses and humans by mosquitoes. Show more

virus. Bats can transmit the virus to humans by a bite or a scratch, even a small one. Rabies is an incurable and fatal disease. Histoplasmosis is another disease that can be transmitted by bats,…

ways to protect yourself from CSG viruses (including Jamestown Canyon and Snowshoe hare viruses), transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Show more

Communicable diseases between animals and humans Some diseases can be transmitted between animals and humans. They are known as zoonotic diseases and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and…

Infected mosquitoes can also transmit WNV to animals, especially birds. For more information, consult the page West Nile virus in animals . Transmission WNV is transmitted to humans mainly through…