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Two Recent Salmonella Outbreaks

Since January 18th, there have been two recalls due to Salmonella spp.: one in domestically produced eggs, and the other in imported mini pastries. So far, it’s unclear whether anyone has been affected by recalled eggs, but 1600 people are

Posted in Clinical Microbiology

Shigella infections on the rise among vulnerable populations in major Canadian cities

Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton have all had outbreaks of infectious diarrhea lately, many of them caused by infections with Shigella species. One of the most common causes of dysentery, Shigella infections, cause gastrointestinal symptoms including severe diarrhea, and are easily

Posted in Clinical Microbiology

Switching to a Canadian PT Provider

With the looming threat of a trade war between the United States and Canada, many Canadians are moving their purchases away from the states, trying to buy local and canceling vacations. Here in Vancouver, there is unanimous support from city

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