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Glomerulonephritis (GN)

Glomerulonephritis (GN)

Glomerulonephritis is a group of kidney disorders characterised by damage to the glomeruli of both kidneys. It is related to immune system changes.

26 Sep 2003

Coeliac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy; coeliac sprue)

Coeliac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy; coeliac sprue)

Coeliac disease is a gastrointestinal disorder of chronic inflammation of the intestine due to gluten intolerence. A gluten free diet is required.

20 Sep 2003

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (glandular fever)

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

Croup (viral laryngotracheobronchitis)

Croup (viral laryngotracheobronchitis)

Croup is usually cause by infection with viral laryngotracheobronchitis. It causes a hoarse voice, barking cough and a high-pitched wheeze on inhalation.

25 May 2003

Pericarditis and pericardial disease

Pericarditis and pericardial disease

Pericardial disease refers to inflammation of the pericardium, the fibrous tissues surrounding the heart. It is a leading cause of heart attack.

19 May 2003

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer. It affects stem cells in bone marrow (lymphoblasts) which mature into blood vessels.

14 Jan 2003