Diseases
16 Jul 2003
Cytomegalovirus CMV infection
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection usually produces no symptoms, but it can be serious in immunocompromised people and cause glandular fever-like symptoms.
Diseases
16 Jul 2003
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (glandular fever)
Epstein-Barr virus infection causes glandular fever. It is transmitted through saliva and causes fever, sore throat and swollen glands.
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.
Blood
15 Jul 2003
Sickle cell anaemia
Sickle cell anaemia is a blood disorder characterised by sickle-shaped red blood cells and abnormal haemoglobin, the protein which transports oxygen.
Blood
15 Jul 2003
Myelofibrosis (myelosclerosis)
Myelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder which may be idiopathic or secondary to diseases like leukaemia. It causes enlarged liver and enlarged spleen.
Diseases
14 Jul 2003
Drug abuse (substance abuse)
Drug and substance abuse is a psychological illness characterised by misuse of or dependence on drugs like cocaine, ice, ecstasy or hallucinogens.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Suicide and attempted suicide (deliberate self-harm)
Suicide refers to intentionally killing oneself. Risk factors include mental disorders such as depression, substance abuse or schizophrenia.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Generalised anxiety disorder is a psychological condition characterised by excessive worry about daily events or regular acute anxiety to triggers.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Panic disorder
Panic disorder is a psychological anxiety disorder characterised by acute anxiety to triggers, and often agoraphobia, the fear of being alone outdoors.
