Blood
30 Mar 2005
Neutropenia
Neutropenia is a blood condition characterised by low concentration of neutrophils. These are a type of white blood cell which fight infection.
Diseases
31 Jan 2005
Mucormycosis (zygomycosis)
Mucormycosis refers to a fungal infection of the sinuses, brain or lungs. It primarily affects people with immune system disorders.
Diseases
03 Jan 2005
Shigellosis (Shigella infection; bacterial dysentery)
Infection with Shigella dysenteriae is spread through contaminated faeces. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, and watery or bloody diarrhoea.
Diseases
03 Jan 2005
Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection. It is caused by Salmonella typhi, a bacteria spread through contaminated food or water.
Diseases
03 Jan 2005
Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery)
Amoebiasis is a type of dysentery caused by a parasitic infection. It causes bloody diarrhoea and most commonly occurs because of poor sanitation.
Diseases
19 Nov 2004
Lyme disease
Lyme disease is an immune reaction to a bacteria transmitted by ticks. It causes rash, arthritis and heart and neurological problems.
Diseases
02 Mar 2004
Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei, pseudoglanders, Whitmore's disease)
Melioidosis (Whitmore's disease) is an infection caused by the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is associated with tropical climates.
Diseases
02 Mar 2004
Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria found in faeces. When it contaminates food, infection of the gastrointestinal tract and diarrhoea may occur.
Diseases
25 Feb 2004
West Nile virus (flavivirus infection)
West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that causes flu-like and gastrointestinal symptoms in mild cases, and may cause encephalitis. It can be fatal.
