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  1. infections – bacterial and viral

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

  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. protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease

    we love getting outdoors while the weather is warm. the problem is, so do mosquitoes. they’re not just annoying - some mosquitoes can transmit serious diseases.

  4. viral encephalitis

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

  5. kissing and your health

    while disease-causing bugs can be transferred during a kiss, most won?t cause disease and the risk of serious disease is very small.

  6. gastroenteritis

    it is important to establish the cause of gastro, as different types of gastroenteritis respond to different treatments.

  7. meningitis

    meningitis can cause death and requires urgent medical attention.

  8. infections

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

  9. colds

    cold viruses are spread by sneezing, coughing and hand contact.

  10. mosquito management in victoria

    some mosquitoes can carry diseases that are transmitted through mosquito bites. it is often necessary for landowners and land occupiers to manage mosquito numbers through an integrated mosquito manage

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