Fevers

Glandular fever

Glandular fever is common in children and teenagers. It is sometimes called 'The Kissing Disease', because the virus
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Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen.
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Glandular fever (or kissing disease) is the common term used to describe a viral infection called infectious
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Fever is a rise in body temperature, usually caused by infection. Normal body temperature is around 37° C but can
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Yellow fever is a serious viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and South America. Vaccination is
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A febrile convulsion is a fit or seizure that occurs in children when they have a high fever or high temperature. A
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House dust mite droppings are a common trigger of allergic reactions including asthma, hay fever and excema. They can
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The virus (germ) causing Glandular Fever (which is also called Infectious Mononucleosis or 'Mono') is very common, and
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Viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) is an extremely infectious and life threatening disease caused by a group of viruses
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Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a potentially lethal viral disease spread by the bite of infected ticks.
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Q fever is an infection with flu-like symptoms. It is transmitted from cattle, sheep and goats. It is a risk for people
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Fever in children is a temperature over 38 C. Fevers or a high temperature are a sign of infection. If your child has a
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Dengue fever is an extremely debilitating viral disease transmitted between humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
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Kissing offers many health benefits but may also transmit a small number of disease-causing agents such as bacteria and
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Middle ear infections (otitis media) are common in babies and young children. Symptoms include earache, fever and
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