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Polycythaemia

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

Idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura (ITP)

Idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura (ITP)

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a blood disorder in which platelets do not plug blood vessels to prevent bleeding as they normally would.

02 Jul 2003

Pneumonia

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an acute lower respiratory tract infection that causes inflammation of the lungs. It is common world-wide and can be fatal.

26 May 2003

Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that sometimes affects the heart. It occurs following infection with bacteria like streptococcus.

26 May 2003

Asthma

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition which causes narrowing and inflammation of the airways and breathing difficulty. It is common in adults and children.

19 May 2003

Infective endocarditis (IE)

Infective endocarditis (IE)

Infective endocarditis refers to fungal or bacterial infection of the endocardium or lining of the heart. It is often fatal.

18 May 2003

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells of bone marrow. It is more common in farmers and people who work with wood, leather…

13 Nov 2002