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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
Polio virus infection (poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis)
Polio is a vaccine-preventable virus which causes paralysis or meningitis, usually in children. Poliovirus infection can cause physical disability.
17 Jul 2003
Measles (rubeola)
Measles is a vaccine-preventable infection which typically affects children and causes fever and rash. It can be fatal or cause nervous system damage.
17 Jul 2003
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
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
Smooth muscle cancer: Leiomyosarcoma (LMS)
Leiomyosarcoma accounts for 10-20% of all soft tissue cancers and is most common in adult women. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
18 Dec 2002
Stomach cancer: Lymphoma of the stomach (gastric lymphoma)
Lymphoma of the stomach or gastric lymphoma accounts for 5% of all stomach cancers. It causes gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and heart burn.
11 Aug 2002
Glioma of the spinal cord
Glioma of the spinal cord (tumours within the spinal cord) are rare cancers that affect adults and children and cluster in families.
11 Aug 2002
