Diseases
11 Dec 2003
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Human papillomavirus is a vaccine-preventable, sexually transmitted disease which causes genital warts. Some types cause cervical cancer.
Diseases
19 Sep 2003
Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)
Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterised by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and symptoms like diarrhoea.
Diseases
22 Jul 2003
Tetanus (lockjaw)
Tetanus is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, found in soil. It affects the nervous system causing lockjaw.
Children's health
18 Jul 2003
Mumps (epidemic parotitis)
Mumps is caused by a vaccine-preventable virus found in saliva. It is a serious infection which causes fever and pain in the face, neck and…
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection in babies and children. It causes bronchitis and, in serious cases, pneumonia.
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Rabies
Rabies is a virus spread through infected animal bites. It causes brain inflammation and is fatal, but can be prevented with a vaccine.
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Scarlet fever (scarlatina, group A strep infection)
Scarlet fever occurs following Streptococcus infection. It can cause liver, neurological and other complications if not treated with antibiotics.
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable respiratory infection that is rare in developed countries. It can be fatal and infected people should be isolated.
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Whooping cough (pertussis)
Whooping cough is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable bacterial infection of the respiratory tract which causes a distinctive cough and whooping sound.
