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Infections are generally caused by bacteria or viruses. Learn about infectious and childhood diseases, animal to human diseases and prevention.

A chest infection affects your lungs, either in the larger airways (bronchitis) or in the smaller air sacs (pneumonia).

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

Middle ear infections often happen during or after a child has a cold.

STIs (also called sexually transmissible diseases or STDs) information and resources. Including symptoms, how to prevent STIs, getting tested and treatment.

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.

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

Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but they are useless against viral infections.

Most people recover from Ross River virus disease, although some people have symptoms for a year or more