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- Infections – bacterial and viral
Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but they are useless against viral infections.
- Bird flu (avian influenza)
The symptoms of bird flu in humans are similar to those of regular influenza.
- 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.
- Kissing and your health
While disease-causing bugs can be transferred during a kiss, most won?t cause disease and the risk of serious disease is very small.
- Gastroenteritis
It is important to establish the cause of gastro, as different types of gastroenteritis respond to different treatments.
- Viral encephalitis
Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and can cause permanent brain damage.
- Meningitis
Meningitis can cause death and requires urgent medical attention.
- Colds
Cold viruses are spread by sneezing, coughing and hand contact.
- Infections
Infections are generally caused by bacteria or viruses. Learn about infectious and childhood diseases, animal to human diseases and prevention.
- Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an umbrella term for several diseases that affect the liver.