Infections

Diseases 16 Jul 2003

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (glandular fever)

Epstein-Barr virus infection causes glandular fever. It is transmitted through saliva and causes fever, sore throat and swollen glands.

Blood 02 Jul 2003

Anaemia of chronic disease

Anaemia is a blood disorder in which there is not enough haemoglobin to transport of oxygen. It may occur due to chronic disease or iron…

Diseases 26 May 2003

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an acute lower respiratory tract infection that causes inflammation of the lungs. It is common world-wide and can be fatal.

Diseases 26 May 2003

Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis or TB is a bacterial infection of the lungs with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Extrapulmonary (outside the lungs) infection is less common.

Children's health 25 May 2003

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is infection of the tonsils in the throat with a virus or bacteria, causing inflammation. It typically affects children 4-7 years old.

Children's health 18 May 2003

Common cold

The common cold occurs due to an acute viral infection of the throat and nasal passages. Symptoms include cough and runny nose.