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Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)

Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)

Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterised by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and symptoms like diarrhoea.

19 Sep 2003

Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GORD)

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

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD; Alpha-1; AATD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD; Alpha-1; AATD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. A genetic mutation causes chronic liver disease and emphysema.

13 Sep 2003

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection in babies and children. It causes bronchitis and, in serious cases, pneumonia.

18 Jul 2003

Rabies

Rabies

Rabies is a virus spread through infected animal bites. It causes brain inflammation and is fatal, but can be prevented with a vaccine.

18 Jul 2003

Whooping cough (pertussis)

Whooping cough (pertussis)

Whooping cough is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable bacterial infection of the respiratory tract which causes a distinctive cough and whooping sound.

18 Jul 2003

Chicken pox (varicella zoster virus)

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

Myelofibrosis (myelosclerosis)

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.

15 Jul 2003

Drug abuse (substance abuse)

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.

14 Jul 2003