Legionella are a type of bacteria that are found in natural water sources which can also grow in human made water systems. These bacteria can cause Legionnaire’s disease and Pontiac fever, both of which present with flu-like symptoms, however Pontiac fever tends to be milder illness.
In an effort to combat the rising trend of vaping among youth, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched the Break the Vape Challenge (PSA) video contest.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is investigating a local case of meningitis in a person under 18 years old. The aim of this media release is to assist individuals who may have been exposed to meningitis in recognizing early symptoms and obtaining preventative treatment.
The influenza bulletin provides an overview of influenza activity in the region for a given surveillance week.
Mosquito Surveillance Dashboard data specific to the Windsor-Essex region
This Guide to common infections booklet provides information about communicable diseases, including signs and symptoms, how they are spread, if it is a reportable disease and links to additional resources.
Echinococcus multilocularis (E. multilocularis) infection is caused by eating the eggs of tapeworms called E. multilocularis. These tapeworms can cause disease in humans and animals. They are often found in the intestines of dogs, wild canines (e.g., coyotes, foxes, wolves), and rodents.
Data presented are for Week 01 (December 31st, 2017 to January 6th, 2018) and was extracted on January 10, 2018
A pandemic occurs when an infectious disease spreads throughout the global population. Often, pandemics arise from a new strain of influenza. Since the virus is new, the human population is likely to have little, to no, immunity against it.