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- Newborn bloodspot screening
Every newborn baby in Australia is offered a test for the rare medical conditions of phenylketonuria, hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
- Non-specific urethritis (NSU)
Non-specific urethritis (NSU) means any inflammation of a man's urethra that is not caused by gonorrhoea.
- Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease
NTM lung disease is a serious disease caused by bacteria commonly found in soil and water. It can cause damage to the lungs and make people very ill.
- Noonan syndrome
Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition that usually includes heart abnormalities and characteristic facial features.
- Nosebleeds
Bleeding from the nose is common in children and is usually not severe or serious.
- Nut allergies
Peanuts, tree nuts and seeds can all cause allergies with symptoms ranging from milder reactions to a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).