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  Sexually Transmitted Infections in Manitoba

Over the last ten years, rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have risen across North America and around the world, and Manitoba is no different. Untreated STI can cause serious health concerns such as infertility*, ectopic pregnancies** and increased risk for HIV. Click here for more information on STI prevention or call the AIDS/STD Information Line at 945-2437 or 1-800-782-2437 or call Health Links at 788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257.

* Infertility: when a woman cannot get pregnant.
** Ectopic pregnancy: where the fetus grows outside the uterus (womb). This may be life-threatening to the mother or the baby.

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Bloode-Borne Pathogens

Bloode-Borne Pathogens
Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) are infections that are transmitted by blood. These include HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.  Click here for more information regarding the occurrence of these infections and the strategies and resources for the prevention, treatment and care of affected individuals in Manitoba.


Infection Prevention and Control

Infection Prevention and Control
This page provides current infection control guidelines, fact sheets and links related to infection control in acute and long term care settings, and the community.


Non Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Non Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Non Vaccine Preventable Diseases are diseases that can not be prevented by vaccination.  Click here for the latest information on these diseases in Manitoba.


Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections
Click here for more information regarding the occurrence of these infections and the strategies and resources for the prevention, treatment and care of affected individuals in Manitoba.


Surveillance and Epidemiology

Surveillance and Epidemiology
Manitoba Health monitors the occurrence of reportable communicable diseases, such as Influenza, E. coli, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and HIV.  Click here for reports and research publications that describe the incidence of these reportable diseases (surveillance) and the factors that contribute to their spread (epidemiology).


Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases are diseases that can be prevented by vaccination.  Click here for the latest information on these diseases in Manitoba.


November 13, 2006
Monthly Summary of Communicable Diseases, September 2006

June 12 , 2006
Influenza in Manitoba 2005/2006 End of Season Report

May 1, 2006
Criteria for provision of vaccines by Manitoba Health at no charge 

March 31, 2006
Statistical Update on HIV/AIDS: January 1985 - December 2005

Dec. 21, 2005
The Winnipeg Injection Drug Use Social Network Study Phase II

Oct. 27, 2005
Preparing for Pandemic Influenza in Manitoba

April 8, 2005
Infection Control Guidelines for Community Shelters & Group Homes

March 31, 2005
The Descriptive Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Blood-borne Pathogens in Manitoba 2002-2003

 

To reach staff and for general inquiries
Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Unit 
Public Health Branch
Manitoba Health
4th Floor - 300 Carlton St.
Winnipeg MB  R3B 3M9  CANADA
Phone: (204) 788-6737
Fax: (204) 948-2040

Visit our Healthy Living website for more information on many of these topics.

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