by ACIPC Office | Nov 27, 2024 | Bug Library
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...
by ACIPC Office | Oct 25, 2024 | Bug Library
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...
by ACIPC Office | Sep 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Pertussis What is it? Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, also known as whooping cough or the ‘hundred-day cough.’ Symptoms of pertussis include fever, tiredness, runny nose and a cough that gradually develops...
by ACIPC Office | Aug 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Current outbreak – May 2026 Australia is currently experiencing the largest diphtheria outbreak on record, with cases increasing since October 2025 and rising sharply from February 2026. (1) The majority of cases have been identified in the Northern Territory...
by ACIPC Office | Jul 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that affects the airways and lungs, resulting in cold like symptoms. Its very contagious and spreads easily. Most people recover in a week or two, but some cases can be serious. Infants...
by ACIPC Office | Jun 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) What is it? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that belongs to the herpes family, and is related to the Epstein-Barr and varicella-zoster viruses. In healthy people CMV infection can be symptom free. Occasionally the infection can cause...
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