This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis, how it is treated, what infection prevention and control (IPAC) steps will be taken while you are in the hospital, and what will happen when you go home. The French version of this pamphlet 1855, "Gastro-entérite virale - Diarrhée et vomissements," is also available.
Cette brochure explique comment vous pouvez contracter une gastro entérite virale et quels sont les symptômes. Vous y trouverez aussi de l’information sur le traitement, les mesures de prévention et de contrôle des infections (PCI) prises pendant l’hospitalisation et le retour à la maison. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1382, "Viral Gastroenteritis - Diarrhea and Vomiting". This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastr…
Diarrhea is a common side effect of radiation treatment to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes why and when someone may have diarrhea and how to treat it. It includes details on diet changes that may helpf.
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria (germ) that is found in the intestine (gut or bowel). This pamphlet explains how you get C. diff, symptoms, treatment, and how you can prevent spreading it to others. If you would like more information, please ask your health care provider or ask to talk with an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Practitioner. The French version of this pamphlet 1852, "Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile)", is also available.
Le Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) est un type de bactérie (microbe) que l’on trouve dans l’intestin. La présente brochure explique comment l’on contracte une infection à C. difficile, les symptômes, le traitement et la façon de prévenir la propagation aux autres. Si vous souhaitez obtenir plus d'information, adressez-vous à votre prestataire de soins de santé ou demandez à parler à la personne responsable de la prévention et du contrôle des infections (PCI). ; This pamphlet is a French…