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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.
18 Sep 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.
18 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.
17 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.
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.
16 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.
09 Jul 2003
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition in which an extraordinarily stressful event is re-lived episodically.
09 Jul 2003
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganised behaviour and not showing speech or emotions.
08 Jul 2003
