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Syphilis

Syphilis

What is it? Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It progresses through primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages and can cause severe complications if untreated. Syphilis may also be transmitted during...
Chikungunya

Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus  What is it?  Chikungunya is vector-borne viral disease that is caused by the chikungunya virus1,2. It is prevalent in the Americas, Asia and Africa with large outbreaks and case numbers reported each year2. People become infected with chikungunya...
Hepatitis 

Hepatitis 

Hepatitis  Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by hepatotropic viruses, but it can also result from toxins, drugs, alcohol, autoimmune responses, and metabolic disorders. Viral hepatitis comprises five primary types—Hepatitis A, B, C,...
Crypto – sporidiosis 

Crypto – sporidiosis 

Cryptosporidiosis  Cryptosporidiosis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by Cryptosporidium parasites, primarily C. hominis and C. parvum. Transmission is mainly faecal-oral, with contaminated recreational or drinking water being the most common source due to the...
Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever

Dengue fever What is it? Dengue fever is a viral infection that is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitos, and is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide1. Most areas of Australia do not have the types of mosquitos that carry the dengue...
Leptospira

Leptospira

Leptospira What is it? Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with the bacteria Leptospira, that can be found in contaminated water or soil and affects both animals and humans1,2. Leptospirosis can occur worldwide, but is most common in tropical and...