Children's health
18 Sep 2003
Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GORD)
Acid reflux is also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or heartburn. Reflux of food and gastric acid into the oesophagus causes inflammation.
Children's health
13 Sep 2003
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD; Alpha-1; AATD)
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. A genetic mutation causes chronic liver disease and emphysema.
Children's health
11 Sep 2003
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that causes seizures. It is caused by an abnormal electrical discharge from nerve cells in the brain.
Children's health
18 Jul 2003
Mumps (epidemic parotitis)
Mumps is caused by a vaccine-preventable virus found in saliva. It is a serious infection which causes fever and pain in the face, neck and…
Children's health
17 Jul 2003
Polio virus infection (poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis)
Polio is a vaccine-preventable virus which causes paralysis or meningitis, usually in children. Poliovirus infection can cause physical disability.
Children's health
17 Jul 2003
Rotavirus infection (viral gastroenteritis)
Rotavirus Infection is the most common cause of gastro. It causes diarrhoea, can be fatal and is a common cause of hospitalisation in Australian children.
Children's health
17 Jul 2003
Measles (rubeola)
Measles is a vaccine-preventable infection which typically affects children and causes fever and rash. It can be fatal or cause nervous system damage.
Children's health
16 Jul 2003
Chicken pox (varicella zoster virus)
Chicken pox is a contagious, vaccine-preventable infection by the varicella zoster virus. It causes an itchy, red, lumpy rash and is common in children.
Children's health
15 Jul 2003
Bipolar affective disorder (manic depression)
Bipolar affective disorder is a psychological illness that involves severe mood swings from depression to mania that may last for several months at a time.
