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- General anaesthetics
An anaesthetic is a drug or agent that produces a complete or partial loss of feeling.
- Liver
Some forms of liver disease are inherited, while others are caused by lifestyle factors.
- Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.
- Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a disease spread from animals to humans, caused by infection with the bacteria Leptospira.
- Fluid retention (oedema)
Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.
- Pregnancy - preeclampsia
There is no evidence that preeclampsia is caused by emotional stress, working too hard or not getting enough rest.
- Coma
A wide range of illnesses, conditions and events can cause coma.
- Travel health - yellow fever immunisation
If you are travelling or passing through areas infected with yellow fever, some countries require you to be vaccinated.
- Mushroom poisoning
Mushrooms are a type of fungus. Australia has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, many of which are edible. However, a few types are poisonous or even deadly.
- Hepatitis A
Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups.