Mepacrine Hydrochloride
Mepacrine hydrochloride is used as an alternative in the treatment of giardia infections. Giardia is an protozoal infection of the gut that enters the body through eating food or drinking water contaminated with the parasite. The actual way that ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Post-polio syndrome
Poliomyelitis is highly infectious and affects the nervous system, sometimes resulting in paralysis. It's transmitted through contaminated food, drinking water, faeces and swimming pool water. In mild cases, polio may cause no symptoms. ... [... more]
BBC |
Clostridium tetani
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that usually results from a contaminated wound and may be fatal if not treated. Anyone who has a contaminated wound may develop tetanus. Farmers and those working with soil are at increased risk. In ... [... more]
BBC |
Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' is a bacterial disease that can cause pneumonia. It's not contagious. It can only be transmitted from contaminated water systems when a person breathes in water droplets. Common sources include the cooling towers of air conditioning ... [... more]
BBC |
High Impact
Captain Kate Gallagher has a plane to land and a daughter to get home to. But first, she's got to contend with a confrontational co-pilot, blizzard conditions, and something far more treacherous-a plane contaminated with a lethal virus... An ... [... more]
Random House |
TetraPlant Crypto 10 tablets
 Supplies nutrients direct to plant roots Contains iron and all necessary trace elements in complex form Active ingredients stay present in water until absorbed by plants Specially formulated for aquarium floor conditions in order to support vital [... more]
£2.98
Zoo Plus |
Food poisoning - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Food poisoning;Poisoning;Alcohol misuse;Infections Food poisoning is a common and mild illness, although it can be occasionally deadly. Food poisoning happens when someone eats food or drink that is contaminated ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Paratyphoid
Paratyphoid, also known as enteric fever, is a disease caused by the bacterium The disease is almost exclusively acquired abroad through the ingestion of heavily contaminated food and water. Typhoid and paratyphoid bacteria are passed in the ... [... more]
Health Protection Agency |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterium commonly found in soil and ground water. It rarely affects healthy people and most community-acquired infections are associated with prolonged contact with contaminated water. Most infections ... [... more]
Health Protection Agency |
