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- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is characterised by physical deterioration of the brain, dementia and walking difficulties
- Cri du chat syndrome
Most children born with cri du chat syndrome have moderate intellectual disability, with varying degrees of speech delay and some health problems.
- Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
When people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) are not experiencing a flare-up of their illness, they feel quite well and are often free of symptoms.
- Croup
Croup is a viral infection of the throat and windpipe that causes noisy breathing, a hoarse voice and a harsh, barking cough.
- CT scan
The CT scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays and digital computer technology to create detailed images of the body.
- Cystic fibrosis (CF)
When a person has cystic fibrosis, their mucus glands secrete very thick sticky mucus that clogs the tiny air passages in the lungs and traps bacteria.
- Cystitis
Cystitis is the most common urinary tract infection in women.
- Cysts
Cysts may be as small as a blister or large enough to hold litres of fluid.
- Cysts - ganglion cysts
A ganglion cyst is the most common lump on the hand, and tends to target women between the ages of 20 and 40 years of age.
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.