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stis (also called sexually transmissible diseases or stds) information and resources. including symptoms, how to prevent stis, getting tested and treatment.

nipah virus is carried by infected fruit bats and can spread to other animals, such as pigs and horses, and people to cause disease. nipah virus infection is rare but can lead to serious illness and death.

streptococcal infection group a can cause sore throats (pharyngitis), scarlet fever or impetigo (school sores).

listeria infection is uncommon but very dangerous for the elderly, people whose immune systems are not working properly and pregnant women and their unborn babies.

most people recover from ross river virus disease, although some people have symptoms for a year or more.

the simplest form of prevention for lyssavirus is to avoid close contact with bats.

vibrio parahaemolyticus infection commonly causes gastro. you can become infected from eating raw or undercooked seafood or drinking contaminated water. good hygiene can prevent infection.

streptococcal infection – group b

the spread of many pathogens in the workplace can be prevented with regular hand washing.

barmah forest virus (bfv) disease can cause joint inflammation and pain, fatigue and a rash of variable appearance. a full recovery can be expected.