Children's health
27 Apr 2006
Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STI): Preventing STIs is much better than treating them, because when diseases are prevented people do not get sick and…
Children's Health
31 Mar 2006
Pain & Physical Activity
Pain is a feeling that arises from injured or damaged body tissues. Special nerve endings convert the injury into pain sensations. These sensations are then…
Anatomy
28 Mar 2006
Urinary system (renal system)
The urinary system consists of all the organs involved in the formation and release of urine. It includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
Anatomy
22 Mar 2006
Female reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy
The female reproductive system includes reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina), and urogenital organs (urethra, kidneys).
Anatomy
22 Mar 2006
Breast anatomy
The female breasts include the mammary glands and nipples. Their primary function is lactation (producing breast milk) to nourish a baby after pregnancy.
Diseases
14 Mar 2006
Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)
Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection of the vagina by Candida albicans. It is associated with medication use and causes a curdy discharge.
Diseases
09 Mar 2006
Chlamydia (C. trachomatis, C. pneumoniae, C. psittacci, C. pecorum)
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. Genital chlamydia is the most common STI in Australia, but the eyes or lungs can also be infected by Chlamydia.
Diseases
09 Mar 2006
Gonorrhoea (GC)
Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted bacterial infection which usually affects the genito-urinary organs. It is treated with antibiotics.
Children's health
21 Feb 2006
Influenza (flu)
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. Influenza outbreaks are common, particularly during winter months.
