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How common is trachoma?

NHS Direct — Information on Trachoma from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Trachoma is a bacterial eye infection that can cause blindness. Trachoma is contagious because it causes ...More…

TPMT-test

NHS Direct — Information on TPMT test from NHS Choices including why, when and how it should be performed and with links to other useful resources This is a test to detect whether a patient is at risk of developing severe side effects from taking thiopurine ...More…

Toxoplasmosis

NHS Direct — Information on Toxoplasmosis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Toxoplasmosis is a common disease that occurs worldwide in most birds and warm-blooded mammals, ...More…

Total-protein-test

NHS Direct — Information on Total protein test from NHS Choices including why, when and how it should be performed and with links to other useful resources A total protein test is used to measure the proteins in the blood, specifically albumin and globulin. ...More…

Tonsillitis

NHS Direct — Information on Tonsillitis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils, which are the small glands found at the back of the throat ...More…

Thrush, vaginal

NHS Direct — Information on Thrush from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Vaginal thrush, also known as candida, vulvovaginal candidiasis or vaginal candidosis, is a yeast ...More…

Syphilis

NHS Direct — Information on Syphilis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is typically passed through sexual contact. However, it can be ...More…

Streptococcal-infections

NHS Direct — Many streptococcus infections can be spread by coughing and sneezing. Donna Air explains the importance of good hygiene when you sneeze. Infections that are caused by the streptococcal bacteria can range from being mild, such as a sore throat, to ...More…

Staphylococcal-infections

NHS Direct — Information on Staphylococcal infections from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Staphylococcal infections are a common group of infections caused by the staphylococcus ...More…

Sinusitis

NHS Direct — Information on Sinusitis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources If you have sinusitis, your sinuses become inflamed and swollen. Sinusitis is an infection of the small, ...More…

Respiratory tract infection

NHS Direct — Information on Respiratory tract infection from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources The respiratory tract is the system that allows you to breathe air into your lungs and ...More…

Quinsy - Overview

NHS Direct — Information on Quinsy from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Quinsy is a rare condition that sometimes occurs as a complication of acute tonsillitis. It can develop ...More…