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Myelofibrosis (idiopathic myelofibrosis; myeloid metaplasia; agnogenic myeloid metaplasia)

Myelofibrosis (idiopathic myelofibrosis; myeloid metaplasia; agnogenic myeloid metaplasia)

Myelofibrosis refers to the growth of scar tissue where bone marrow would normally grow. It is often associated with leukaemia and causes pain.

23 Dec 2003

Ebola virus disease (EVD; Ebola haemorrhagic fever)

Ebola virus disease (EVD; Ebola haemorrhagic fever)

Ebola virus is a severe, often fatal infection transmitted by blood or skin contact. It causes fever, fatigue, headache and later gastrointestinal symptoms.

22 Dec 2003

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Human papillomavirus is a vaccine-preventable, sexually transmitted disease which causes genital warts. Some types cause cervical cancer.

11 Dec 2003

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome is a blood disorder of anaemia, thrombocytopenia (platelet deficiency), and acute kidney failure (uraemia).

11 Dec 2003

Analgesic nephropathy (phenacetin nephritis)

Analgesic nephropathy (phenacetin nephritis)

Analgesic nephropathy is kidney damage caused by excessive medication use, especially over-the-counter pain medications that contain phenacetin.

09 Dec 2003

Hyperuricaemic nephropathy (gout, purines and interstitial nephritis)

Hyperuricaemic nephropathy (gout, purines and interstitial nephritis)

Hyperuricaemic nephropathy may be chronic or acute. It causes growth of uric acid crystals in the kidney and increases the risk of gout arthritis.

09 Dec 2003

Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS; allergic granulomatous angiitis)

Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS; allergic granulomatous angiitis)

Churg-Strauss syndrome, or allergic granulomatous angiitis, is an allergy condition often associated with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or asthma.

01 Dec 2003

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a group of movement disorders caused by brain damage at birth. It affects motor skills and muscle tone.

27 Nov 2003

Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic or upper back pain is common. It is typically caused by poor posture or heavy lifting, which strains muscles, ligaments or the thoracic spine.

09 Nov 2003