1. Cutaneous - common
A serious bacterial infection of livestock that can spread to humans Anthrax is a rare disease that primarily affects animals, not humans. Find out the common types and how to treat it. The last case of inhalational (pulmonary) anthrax in England ... [... more]
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What are allergies?
Allergies are an abnormal reaction of the body's immune system to a substance that for most people is harmless. Pollen, house dust, mite dung, pet hairs, nickel, latex and certain foods are examples of harmless substances that often cause an ... [... more]
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Acne - get shot of spots
Most people suffer with one or two spots in their teenage years. But for some people acne can cause some physical and emotional problems. When spots disappear as quickly as they came, you could say it's a normal part of puberty. However, for many ... [... more]
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Albinism
Albinism is a group of conditions characterised by a lack of colour in the skin, hair and eyes. People with albinism are born with little or no pigmentation in their eyes, skin and hair, or sometimes just in the eyes alone. It occurs because ... [... more]
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Eczema and children
Eczema is a common childhood condition that causes various degrees of discomfort. We outline the causes, symptoms and treatments. Eczema is a common type of itchy red rash sometimes called dermatitis (although this is a general term). Most ... [... more]
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Impetigo
Impetigo is a localised, highly contagious infection of the skin. Although it may occur at any age, it's most commonly seen in small children and babies. Impetigo is caused by infection with staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria. It's more ... [... more]
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Different types of eczema
Eczema is an inflammatory condition of the skin. The term comes from the ancient Greek language meaning 'to boil over', which is how the skin feels for about one in five children and one in ten adults who are affected. The skin becomes itchy, ... [... more]
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Erythema infectiosum
We explain the causes, symptoms and treatments of erythema infectiousum - an infectious disease that predominantly affects children. Erythema infectiosum is an infectious disease that predominantly affects children. It's also known as fifth ... [... more]
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Amputation
The common causes of gangrene, plus how to prevent and treat it Gangrene is often associated with World War I soldiers and surgery patients in the days before antibiotics. It's still around today, although modern medicine means 21st-century ... [... more]
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How's it caused?
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that usually affects the genitals. If left untreated, it can affect other parts of the body and may be fatal. It's caused by the bacterium called treponema pallidum that enters the body through the mucous ... [... more]
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Erythrasma
Erythrasma is a skin condition that affects skin folds, such as the armpits, groins, under the breasts - and between the toes. It may also occur at other parts of the body. Erythrasma is caused by a bacterium called corynebacterium minutissimum. ... [... more]
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Worms in children
Throughout the world, infections caused by worms lead to illnesses and disabilities. There are many different types of worm infections, but the ones most frequently found in the UK generally result in only minor illnesses. Threadworms - also ... [... more]
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