Chest infections - Better Health Channel.
A chest infection is an infection that affects your lungs, either in the larger airways (bronchitis) or in the smaller air sacs (pneumonia). Young children and the elderly are most at risk, as well as people who are ill and smokers. A chest ... [... more]
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Roseola infantum
Roseola is a mild viral infection that affects babies and young children. The raised, red skin rash and high temperature can last from a few hours to five days. The rash may be confused with measles or rubella. Roseola is one of the very common ... [... more]
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Ear and body piercing - avoiding infections
Ear and body piercing carries a risk of infection. HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C can be transmitted by piercing jewellery and instruments. To prevent infections, choose a registered shop to get piercings. Make sure the operator uses sterilised ... [... more]
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Work issues - infection control
The foundation of good infection control in the workplace is to assume that everyone is potentially infectious. Proper procedures should be followed at all times. Basic techniques include regular hand washing and keeping the workplace ... [... more]
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Sexually transmissible infections - overview
A sexually transmissible infection (STI) is any infection or disease that can be passed from one person to another during sexual activity. The infection can be caused by bacteria, a virus or a parasite. Correct use of condoms and dams can help ... [... more]
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Streptococcal infection - group B
Group B streptococcal bacteria can cause a wide range of illnesses. One to four out of every 1,000 newborns contract group B streptococcal infection (GBS) from their mothers during childbirth. Life-threatening complications include blood ... [... more]
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Urinary tract infections - Better Health Channel.
Urinary tract infections are very common in women, babies and the elderly.. The most common cause is a bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli), which usually lives in the digestive system and bowel. Infection can target the urethra, bladder or ... [... more]
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Streptococcal infection - group A
Streptococcal infection - group A is also known as streptococcal disease. It is caused by a bacterium known as Group A (beta-haemolytic) Streptococcus. It can cause sore throat (pharyngitis), scarlet fever or serious complications in rare ... [... more]
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Sexually transmissible infections - signs and symptoms
You can acquire a sexually transmissible infection (STI) without developing any signs or symptoms. See your doctor or sexual health service for a check-up if you think you have been exposed to an STI. If you develop symptoms that you think could ... [... more]
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Infections in hospital - reduce the risk
Infections of the lungs, wounds, urinary tract and bloodstream can be contracted in hospital. These are called hospital-acquired infections or HAI. There are things you can do before and during your stay in hospital that will help reduce the ... [... more]
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Infections - bacterial and viral
Many human illnesses are caused by infection with either pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria or viruses. To cause disease, these micro-organisms must gain access to the body. Bacteria reproduce by splitting in two, while viruses replicate ... [... 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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