Dr. Bonnie Henry says the teenager contracted the illness from exposure to an animal or the environment, although there’s a ‘very real possibility’ that the source will never be found.
Perceived discrimination can stem from a readiness to interpret uncomfortable experiences as biased, even if no actual prejudice exists, argues Dr. Jabir Jassam.
Methadone or buprenorphine should be considered as standard first-line treatment for opioid use disorder, with slow-release oral morphine as a second-line treatment option.
The provincial government said on the weekend that B.C.’s chief veterinarian and public health teams are still investigating the source of exposure, but that it’s ‘very likely’ an animal or bird.
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