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  1. 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.

  2. Q fever

    Q fever is caused by a micro-organism that can be carried by cattle, sheep and goats.

  3. Gastroenteritis - giardiasis

    Most people infected with Giardia parasites do not develop symptoms but can still spread the infection to others.

  4. Roseola infantum

    Roseola is a mild viral infection with associated fever and rash that affects babies and young children.

  5. 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.

  6. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

    If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.

  7. Osteomyelitis

    Osteomyelitis means an infection of bone which can either be recent or longstanding.

  8. Pinworms

    Despite the unsavoury reputation, a pinworm infection (worms) is relatively harmless and easily treated.

  9. Aspergillus

    Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. It can cause asthma symptoms.

  10. Botulism

    Botulism is considered a medical emergency. If untreated, it may cause death.

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