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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.
13 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
Eating disorder: Anorexia nervosa (self-starvation; malnutrition; extreme weight loss)
Anorexia is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder, characterised by extreme reluctance to consume food as a result of a disturbed body image.
08 Jul 2003
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Myelodysplastic syndrome is a group of disorders that affect the stem cells in bone marrow that make blood cells. It can progress to leukaemia.
03 Jul 2003
Polycythaemia
Polycythaemia is a blood disorder characterised by excessive red blood cells, haemoglobin and packed cell volume, often caused by lack of oxygen.
03 Jul 2003
