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- Viral encephalitis
Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and can cause permanent brain damage.
- 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.
- Infections – bacterial and viral
Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but they are useless against viral infections.
- Roseola infantum
Roseola is a mild viral infection with associated fever and rash that affects babies and young children.
- Meningitis
Meningitis can cause death and requires urgent medical attention.
- HIV and women – having children
All about women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), conceiving a baby, HIV status, pregnancy, HIV services, childbirth, baby feeding, babies with HIV, HIV prevention and treatment.
- Heart disorders (acquired) - children
Some children acquire a heart problem after an illness in childhood, and this is called an acquired heart defect.
- Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an umbrella term for several diseases that affect the liver.
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
Most people with Guillain-Barré syndrome experienced some form of viral or bacterial infection before the onset of symptoms.
- HIV, hepatitis and sport
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.