Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit

Diseases with their names marked in red should be reported immediately to the Medical Officer Of Health by telephone. Other diseases are to be reported by the next working day.

Haemophilus influenzae

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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

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Hemorrhagic Fevers (Ebola, Marburg, Other)

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Hepatitis, Viral (A, B, C, Delta)

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Herpes, neonatal

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Influenza

Description: Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Various strains of the influenza virus circulate throughout the world year-round, causing local outbreaks. In Canada, the influenza season usually runs from November to April.

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Lassa Fever

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Legionellosis

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Leprosy

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Listeriosis

Description: Listeria monocytogenes (commonly known as listeria) is a bacterium that is widespread in the environment. It is found in soil, vegetation, water, sewage and the feces of animals and humans. Listeria can cause Listeriosis, a serious but rare illness that in certain cases can lead to brain infection and even death. The elderly, newborns, pregnant women and those who have a weakened immune system are most susceptible to developing Listeriosis.

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Lyme Disease

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Malaria

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Measles

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Meningitis, acute (bacterial, viral, other)

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Meningococcal disease, invasive

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Mumps

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