is an infection that is caused by a fungus. The infection causes a rash, which may be
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as lesions are present and viable. The fungus can stay viable on contaminated items such as
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/SchoolHealth/Documents/Ringworm.pdfView duplicates
Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic fungus that causes Blastomycosis disease. The fungus is more common in Northwestern Ontario
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/Audiences/Documents/blasto fact sheet bw (printable).pdf
Some people who come into contact with the fungus will not get sick at all, but others may
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tell your doctor you may have been exposed to the fungus that can cause Blastomycosis.
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/EnvironmentalHealth/Pages/Blastomycosis.aspx
overgrowth or an overproduction of a fungus called Candida. Candida is naturally occurring
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When the Candida begin to grow too quickly, they may develop into candidiasis. Candida can
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/SexualHealth/Pages/Yeast-Infections.aspx
The Northwestern Health Unit works to detect and identify health hazards in our region and provide residents with information about how to avoid exposure and prevent illness that can
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/EnvironmentalHealth/Pages/HealthHazards.aspx
Mould are fungi that grow in damp conditions. There are over 10,000 documented species of mould, and airborne mould spores are present both inside and outside.
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/EnvironmentalHealth/Pages/Mould.aspx