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Genital herpes is common and may not cause symptoms. More on causes, transmission, symptoms, reinfections, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, pregnancy and where to get support.

Shingles is caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox.

If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.

It is estimated that around four out of five children will experience a middle ear infection at least once.

While disease-causing bugs can be transferred during a kiss, most won?t cause disease and the risk of serious disease is very small.

The most common infections for people with lupus include those of the respiratory tract, skin and urinary system.

Cold sores are blisters around the mouth and nose, caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and can cause permanent brain damage.

Chickenpox is highly contagious, but it is generally mild and gets better without the need for special treatment.

Immunisations in Victoria are provided by local councils, GPs, nurses in medical clinics and community health services, maternal and child health nurses, travel clinics, pharmacists and hospitals.