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Silicosis - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Repeated and prolonged exposure over many years to relatively high concentrations of crystalline silica in the air is known to cause a lung disease called silicosis. Repeated and prolonged exposure over many years to relatively high ...More…
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Schistosomiasis
Better Health — Schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia, snail fever or katayama fever) is a major tropical disease that affects over 200 million people worldwide. The disease is acquired by direct skin contact with fresh water that is contaminated by ...More…
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Ross River virus disease
Better Health — Ross River virus disease can cause joint swelling and pain, fatigue and muscle aches. Many infected people also develop a rash. Everyone recovers, although some people have intermittent symptoms for a year or more. Wear loose-fitting, ...More…
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Pink disease
Better Health — Mercury used to be a common additive in teething powders and other baby products. Babies who were particularly sensitive to mercury developed pink disease, a syndrome characterised by symptoms including anaemia, lethargy and skin rash. Mercury ...More…
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Malaria - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Malaria is an infection characterised by fever, shivering, chills and anaemia. It is caused by species of the Plasmodium parasite, passed on via the bite of an infected mosquito. Travellers to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Central or ...More…
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Legionnaires' disease
Better Health — Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia which can be fatal. Early treatment can prevent the disease becoming severe. Legionella bacteria are found in natural water bodies such as rivers, lakes, creeks and hot springs. The bacteria are also ...More…
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Botulism - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal condition that causes progressive weakness. It is caused by toxins made by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium.The bacterium can be found in soil, sediments, raw foods (including seafoods) and ...More…
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Barmah Forest virus
Better Health — Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses are carried by mosquitoes and can cause disabling rheumatic symptoms. Barmah Forest virus is believed to be of shorter duration. Symptoms may include fever, tiredness, painful joints, joint swelling, muscle ...More…
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Pesticides - safety when you use a pest control service
Better Health — Pesticides are toxic. They need to be used with great care. If they are used carelessly they may damage the health of the person applying them or the health of other people in the community. They may also damage the environment. If you use a ...More…
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Pesticides - how to choose a pest control service
Better Health — You should hire a person (pest controller) who holds a Licence to Use Pesticides, if you have a pest problem that is too big to manage yourself. In Victoria this photo ID licence is issued by the Department of Human Services. Sometimes you may ...More…
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Pesticides - home safety issues
Better Health — Household pesticides are substances that you may use at home to control pests. They can cause harm if not used appropriately. Household pesticides may be used to control insects like cockroaches, mosquitoes and fleas or rodents like rats and ...More…
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Farm safety - handling chemicals
Better Health — Chemicals on the farm are dangerous. Common agricultural chemicals include pesticides, herbicides and strychnine. Exposure to chemicals can lead to health effects including headache, poisoning, burns and birth defects. Always follow the ...More…