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

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

Hepatitis is an umbrella term for several diseases that affect the liver.

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

Candida is a genus of fungi (yeasts) that live on the skin and inside the human body. Candida auris (also called C. auris) is an uncommon fungus that can cause serious infections.

A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to lightly scrape away the womb lining.

People with HIV or hepatitis B or C participate in a wide range of sports without restrictions, and the risk of transmission to another player is extremely small.

Immunisation against hepatitis B reduces the risk of infection in babies.

How hospitals reduce the risk HIV, hepatitis B and C - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.

Home tattooing, or getting tattoos overseas, puts you at risk of serious complications that can be debilitating and life-long.