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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
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganised behaviour and not showing speech or emotions.
08 Jul 2003
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis or TB is a bacterial infection of the lungs with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Extrapulmonary (outside the lungs) infection is less common.
26 May 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
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
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is an irreversible degenerative lung condition which obstructs airflow. It is a leading cause of death.
23 May 2003
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; acute alveolar injury; traumatic wet lungs)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is caused by lung injury. Symptoms include pulmonary oedema and respiratory distress (difficulty breathing).
23 May 2003
