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- Psittacosis - parrot fever
People who have birds as pets, poultry workers and anyone working in aviaries or pet shops, are most at risk of catching psittacosis.
- Q fever
Q fever is caused by a micro-organism that can be carried by cattle, sheep and goats.
- Gastroenteritis - giardiasis
Most people infected with Giardia parasites do not develop symptoms but can still spread the infection to others.
- Roseola infantum
Roseola is a mild viral infection with associated fever and rash that affects babies and young children.
- Viral haemorrhagic fever
Viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) is an extremely infectious and life threatening disease caused by a group of viruses, including the Ebola virus.
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.
- Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis means an infection of bone which can either be recent or longstanding.
- Pinworms
Despite the unsavoury reputation, a pinworm infection (worms) is relatively harmless and easily treated.
- Aspergillus
Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. It can cause asthma symptoms.
- Botulism
Botulism is considered a medical emergency. If untreated, it may cause death.