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betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
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  1. Malaria

    Travellers who visit malarial locations should avoid mosquito bites and take anti-malarial drugs.

  2. Toxoplasmosis

    Problems only occur if a woman becomes infected with parasites that cause toxoplasmosis for the first time while pregnant.

  3. Gastroenteritis - giardiasis

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

  4. Fleas

    Fleas are parasites that feed off the blood of humans and animals, and can spread infection.

  5. Overseas travel – health tips

    The most common travel-related illnesses are gastrointestinal diseases from poorly prepared foods or untreated water.

  6. Pets – safe handling of reptiles and tropical fish

    People in contact with tropical fish and reptiles such as turtles, lizards and snakes may be at risk of infections and illness due to germs (such as bacteria, viruses and parasites) carried on the animals.

  7. Cysts

    Cysts may be as small as a blister or large enough to hold litres of fluid.

  8. Splenomegaly

    Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.

  9. Pinworms

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

  10. Pubic lice (crabs)

    Pubic lice (crabs) spread through skin-to-skin contact and can cause small red areas, sores and itching.

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