Stem pitting symptoms caused by citrus tristeza virus.
Tristeza represents one of the biggest threats to citrus production around the globe. The severity of the strains can change, and the tolerance of certain scion/rootstock combinations to this virus can no longer be taken for granted. Careless ... [... more]
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Syphilis - Better Health Channel.
Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) that can be treated with penicillin. Syphilis may have no symptoms so regular sexual health check-ups are recommended. Men who have sex with other men and people who have sex in countries where ... [... more]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and it usually does not cause any symptoms. About four out of five women will be infected with HPV at some time in their life. To have a Pap smear, you need to see a doctor, ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Generalised Guide To Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms - Part 1
Plants much smaller than normal, leaves light green, lower leaves yellow, leaf senescence accelerated. Decreased plant size, plants dark green, often red or purple colours appearing, lower leaves yellow. Pale brown to black leaf scorch, preceded ... [... more]
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Goitre - Better Health Channel.
A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Symptoms of a goitre include enlargement of the throat, ranging from a small lump to a huge mass, swallowing problems and breathing problems. Causes include iodine deficiency and thyroid ... [... more]
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Menopause - hormone replacement therapy
Menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, hot flushes and night sweats can be managed with education, support, lifestyle changes and hormone therapy (HT) if required. Hormone therapy is also known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT. While HT ... [... more]
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Sick building syndrome (SBS)
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is the term used to describe a range of symptoms thought to be caused by the office or home environment. The causes of the syndrome are still unclear. A recent UK study has concluded that the condition does not ... [... more]
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Obsessive compulsive disorder - family and friends
Living with a person with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can have a major impact on family and friends. The fears and behaviours that are symptoms of OCD can be difficult to understand and may be disruptive to household routines and ... [... more]
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Dermatitis herpetiformis
Like coeliac disease dermatitis herpetiformis is predominantly seen in Caucasians. It generally presents in adult life, and is more common in men than in women. Few people with DH have gastro-intestinal symptoms typical of coeliac disease, but up ... [... more]
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Brain explained
The brain oversees bodily functions and allows consciousness. The brain can be affected by disorders and events such as trauma, stroke and tumours. Some drugs, including alcohol, also affect the brain. Symptoms and effects depend on which brain ... [... more]
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Transient ischaemic attack - Better Health Channel.
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke that warns of an impending stroke within hours, days, weeks or months. The symptoms of a TIA only last a short time, followed by a full recovery. A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is caused by ... [... more]
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Hay fever - Better Health Channel.
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen. Hay fever can occur at any time of the year as an allergic reaction to dust mites, mould and animal fur or hair. Symptoms ... [... more]
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