Blood
13 Sep 2003
Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH)
Hereditary haemochromatosis is a disorder of iron metabolism which leads to deposition of iron in organs, followed by cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus.
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.
Diseases
22 Jul 2003
Tetanus (lockjaw)
Tetanus is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, found in soil. It affects the nervous system causing lockjaw.
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…
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection in babies and children. It causes bronchitis and, in serious cases, pneumonia.
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Rabies
Rabies is a virus spread through infected animal bites. It causes brain inflammation and is fatal, but can be prevented with a vaccine.
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Scarlet fever (scarlatina, group A strep infection)
Scarlet fever occurs following Streptococcus infection. It can cause liver, neurological and other complications if not treated with antibiotics.
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable respiratory infection that is rare in developed countries. It can be fatal and infected people should be isolated.
