Diseases
20 Feb 2004
Encephalitis (viral encephalitis)
Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain and its lining (the meninges). It is usually caused by a virus like herpes simplex or mumps, and rarely…
Blood
12 Feb 2004
Sepsis (systemic inflammatory response syndrome; SIRS)
Sepsis is a severe infection of the bloodstream by bacteria, virus or fungi. Symptoms include fever, fast heart rate and difficulty breathing.
Diseases
10 Feb 2004
Bird flu (avian influenza)
Bird flu or avian influenza is a viral infection with type A influenza. It typically affects birds but is sometimes transmitted to humans.
Diseases
18 Jan 2004
Psittacosis (chlamydial pneumonia, ornithosis, parrot fever, Chlamydia psittaci infection)
Psittacosis or parrot fever is a bacterial infection with Chlamydia psittaci. It mostly affects people working with birds and can cause flu-like symptoms.
Diseases
18 Jan 2004
Salmonellosis (Salmonella enterocolitis; food poisoning)
Salmonellosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by eating contaminated food or water, such as undercooked poultry. It causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
Diseases
13 Jan 2004
Leptospirosis (Weil's disease; icterohaemorrhagic fever)
Leptospirosis is an animal-borne bacterial infection which occurs in hot, wet weather and usually causes sudden fever, headaches, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Diseases
06 Jan 2004
Legionnaire's disease (Legionella pneumonia; Pontiac fever)
Legionnaires disease is a type of bacterial pneumonia or severe lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. It can be treated with antibiotics.
Diseases
04 Jan 2004
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is an infection transmitted via unpasteurised dairy, uncooked meat and contact with animals. It causes fever, pain and depression.
Children's health
02 Jan 2004
Botulism
Botulism is an infection caused by eating food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Home-processed foods are the most common cause.
