Infectious diseases are diseases caused by microorganisms. These are microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. They can sometimes be caught from other people, the environment, from animal contact, or from insect bites.
What is worm infection in humans? Many types of worm can cause problems in humans. In Australia, worms that may infect people include: threadworms tapeworms whipworms hookworms Strongyloides These intestinal worms are parasites – they survive by living in another living thing (the host) and getting their food from it. What are the symptoms of a worm infection? A person with intestinal worms may not have any symptoms, but threadworms (Enterobius vermicularis), the most common…
Bronchitis What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is inflammation of the larger…
Key facts Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that…
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What is a cough? Coughing is a protective reflex. It…
Key facts Most diarrhoea is mild and clears up in…
Key facts Ebola virus disease is a rare illness which…
Key facts Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI)…
Key facts Rubella is a contagious illness caused by a…
What is gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused…
Key facts Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects…
What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)…
What is impetigo? Impetigo is a very common skin infection…
Key facts Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) is a virus that…
Key facts Measles is a very contagious viral illness. You…
Key facts Mumps is a viral illness which can spread…
When certain diseases and illnesses occur, government health authorities must…
Key facts Shingles is an infection that causes a painful,…
Key facts Sinusitis is an inflammation of the hollow spaces…
Key facts A sore throat, or pharyngitis, is when the…
Key facts Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria are a common type of…
Key facts Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It…
Key facts Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. It…
Key facts Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that can…
Key facts Chickenpox is a very contagious infection caused by…
Key facts Vomiting is a reflex that helps the body…
Key facts Whooping cough is a contagious illness. Bacteria Bordetella pertussis causes…
What is worm infection in humans? Many types of worm…
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