Erythema infectiosum
This is an infectious disease that predominantly affects children. It's also known as fifth disease or 'slapped cheek syndrome' because of the typical rash that appears on the face. Erythema infectiosum is caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. ... [... more]
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Hikari Cichlid Staple Pellets - medium pellets (250 g)
 Hikari Cichlid Staple is a daily complete diet for Cichlids as well as other large tropical fish. It contains all the basic nutrition your fish needs for along and healthy life. High in stabilized vitamin C Hikari Cichlid Staple promotes resistance to [... more]
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HIV and AIDS in children
HIV can affect people of all genders, races and ages, including children. Most children with the disease are infected in the womb or during birth. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ... [... more]
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Flu (influenza)
How to recognise the symptoms of flu, plus information on vaccinations Flu is a viral infection that's most common during the winter months. It has a sudden onset of symptoms, which include fever, sore throat and muscle aches. Influenza, more ... [... more]
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Treponema pallidum
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. In the primary stage, symptoms may take up to 12 weeks to appear after infection. One or more painless ... [... more]
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Shigella sonnei
Dysentery is a highly contagious bacterial infection, which is spread by poor hygiene. Dysentery is an infection of the gut caused by a bacterium called shigella. Dysentery is usually spread by hand-to-mouth transfer from person-to-person or from ... [... more]
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Urinary tract infection
Causes and effects of urinary tract infection and its treatment Urinary tract infections are infections of any part of the urinary system. Infections can occur anywhere along the urinary tract, from the kidneys to the ureters (the tubes that ... [... more]
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Ringworm
Ringworm is the common name for a group of fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails. Despite the name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. The proper medical name for these infections is tinea, often followed by the Latin name for the ... [... more]
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Treponema pertenue
Although it's rare in the UK, yaws is common in some parts of the world. As more people travel further afield, it's important to be aware of what diseases may be around and how to avoid them. Yaws is an infectious disease common in warm, humid ... [... more]
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Smallpox
This highly infectious disease was once one of the most feared diseases, killing an estimated 300 million people worldwide in the 20th century. We look at how it's now treated. Smallpox infection is caused by the variola virus and is highly ... [... more]
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Gonorrhoea
Infection with gonorrhoea is increasing in the UK. We look at the best ways to prevent infection, common symptoms and treatment. Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection and both men and women can become infected. It's possible to ... [... more]
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an infection with the hepatitis C virus. Although there is no vaccine to protect against infection, there is effective treatment available. Estimates suggest over 200,000 people are infected with hepatitis C in England, but eight ... [... more]
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