Viral haemorrhagic fever
Viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) is an extremely infectious and life threatening disease caused by a group of viruses which includes the Ebola virus. There is no cure or vaccination, and the death rate for VHF can be as high as 90 per cent. Viral ... [... more]
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Insect Repellents
Mossies can spread several different human infections, depending on where you live. In southern Australia, they can spread Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus infections, while they may spread malaria and Japanese encephalitis in the far ... [... more]
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HIV and AIDS - infection control in hospitals
Hospitals follow strict infection control guidelines to prevent the spread of HIV to patients. This includes disposing of needles and syringes after one use and sterilising instruments after every use. HIV is a blood borne virus (BBV) that is ... [... more]
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Needlestick injury
A needlestick injury means the skin is accidentally punctured by a used needle. Blood-borne diseases that could be transmitted by such an injury include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV). Some people, ... [... more]
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Tonsillitis explained
The tonsils sit at the back of the mouth and are part of the body's immune system. Most tonsillitis is caused by viruses, with about 15 per cent of cases caused by bacteria. It is usually not possible to tell which type of infection it is without ... [... more]
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HIV and AIDS
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is spread by sexual intercourse without a condom and by sharing needles, syringes and other injecting equipment. HIV can also be spread by blood ... [... more]
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Mosquitoes can carry diseases
Mosquitoes carry many diseases that are dangerous to humans. Mosquitos carry diseases including malaria, Murray Valley encephalitis virus, Ross River virus and dengue fever. Simple measures can minimise the risk of mosquito bites and reduce the ... [... more]
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What causes glandular fever?
The virus (germ) causing Glandular Fever (which is also called Infectious Mononucleosis or 'Mono') is very common, and almost everyone will have been infected by the time they are adults. In developing countries most children get the infection ... [... more]
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a virus that affects the liver. It is a very common infection which occurs in every country in the world. It is a very different disease to hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is something to be avoided. It can make you feel ... [... more]
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What is hepatitis B?
There are five viruses which are known to cause infection of the liver as their main effect. These are Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. SA Health 'Why I need protection against hepatitis B disease'. SA Health 'Hepatitis' NHMRC 'The Australian ... [... more]
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Sexually transmitted infections in Victoria 2000
The Department of Human Services collates data on sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in Victoria. Detailed information is collected on diagnoses of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), gonorrhoea, ... [... more]
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Mosquito bites
They can spread several different human infections, depending on where you live. In Southern Australia, they can spread Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus infections, while they may spread malaria and Japanese encephalitis in the far north ... [... more]
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