Conditions and Treatments

Do not leave young adults alone if they suddenly develop a fever because they may become seriously ill very quickly...

Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups...

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious illness or death...

In Australia, hepatitis C is most often spread through the sharing of unsterile drug injecting equipment. New all oral combination treatment has greatly improved health outcomes for people with...

Hospital patients are more likely to be infected by golden staph because of surgical or other wounds...

Pericarditis symptoms may be similar to those of heart attack and include chest pain and abnormal heart rhythms...

If you are travelling or passing through areas infected with yellow fever, some countries require you to be vaccinated...

Glandular fever is most common among high school and university students, but young children can also become infected by saliva on toys, shared cups, or the hands of carers...

Amoebiasis can cause diarrhoea among travellers to developing countries...

Swimmer's ear can be triggered by exposure to water or mechanical damage due to overzealous cleaning...