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  1. Viral encephalitis

    Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and can cause permanent brain damage.

  2. 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.

  3. Infections – bacterial and viral

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

  4. HIV and women – having children

    All about women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), conceiving a baby, HIV status, pregnancy, HIV services, childbirth, baby feeding, babies with HIV, HIV prevention and treatment.

  5. Meningitis

    Meningitis can cause death and requires urgent medical attention.

  6. Roseola infantum

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

  7. West Nile virus

    West Nile virus is a viral infection carried by mosquitoes. Infection may be asymptomatic or can cause mild flu-like symptoms.

  8. Guillain-Barré syndrome

    Most people with Guillain-Barré syndrome experienced some form of viral or bacterial infection before the onset of symptoms.

  9. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

    Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which a person?s immune system destroys the platelets that help their blood to clot.

  10. Heart disorders (acquired) - children

    Some children acquire a heart problem after an illness in childhood, and this is called an acquired heart defect.

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