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Measles

Measles

What is it?  Measles is a highly infectious acute viral disease, that can cause serious medical complications. In 2014 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Australia to have eliminated endemic measles through an effective vaccination program, with most cases...
LRE and LR-VRE

LRE and LR-VRE

Linezolid-resistant enterococci (LRE) and linezolid-resistant vancomycin-resistant enterococci (LR-VRE)  Linezolid-resistant enterococci (LRE) and linezolid-resistant vancomycin-resistant enterococci (LR-VRE) are emerging as significant concerns in healthcare...
New Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner

New Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner

Liz Hefren-Webb appointed Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson PSM will step down as the Commissioner after six years in the role, with Ms Hefren-Webb’s tenure beginning on January 20, 2025. Ms Hefren-Webb is currently Deputy Secretary,...
Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis

Mycobacterium tuberculosis  What is it?  Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the bacterium that causes Tuberculosis (TB) an infectious disease that damages the lungs and other parts of the body. There are 2 types of TB, latent TB infection when someone is...
Escherichia Coli

Escherichia Coli

Escherichia coli (E. coli)  Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. It was first identified by Theodor Escherich in 1885. While most strains are harmless or even beneficial, some can...