by ACIPC Office | Aug 6, 2025 | Bug Library
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,...
by ACIPC Office | Jul 1, 2025 | Bug Library
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...
by David Tanedo | May 30, 2025 | Bug Library
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...
by David Tanedo | May 30, 2025 | Bug Library
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...
by David Tanedo | Mar 25, 2025 | Bug Library
Burkholderia Pseudomallei What is it? Melioidosis is a disease of humans and animals that is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, a small gram negative aerobic bacillus. While Burkholderia pseudomallei is found around the world in warm and humid...
by David Tanedo | Feb 25, 2025 | Bug Library
Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) is a gram-negative, motile, non-spore-forming bacterium. It is a species of bacteria within the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), a group of closely related bacteria that are often associated with...
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