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Urinary tract infections - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Urinary tract infections are very common in women, babies and the elderly.. The most common cause is a bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli), which usually lives in the digestive system and bowel. Infection can target the urethra, bladder or ...More…
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Sexually transmitted infections in Victoria 2000
Better Health — The Department of Human Services collates data on sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in Victoria. Detailed information is collected on diagnoses of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), gonorrhoea, ...More…
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Sexually transmissible infections - signs and symptoms
Better Health — You can acquire a sexually transmissible infection (STI) without developing any signs or symptoms. See your doctor or sexual health service for a check-up if you think you have been exposed to an STI. If you develop symptoms that you think could ...More…
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Sexually transmissible infections - overview
Better Health — A sexually transmissible infection (STI) is any infection or disease that can be passed from one person to another during sexual activity. The infection can be caused by bacteria, a virus or a parasite. Correct use of condoms and dams can help ...More…
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Chest infections - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — A chest infection is an infection that affects your lungs, either in the larger airways (bronchitis) or in the smaller air sacs (pneumonia). Young children and the elderly are most at risk, as well as people who are ill and smokers. A chest ...More…
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Infections in hospital - reduce the risk
Better Health — Infections of the lungs, wounds, urinary tract and bloodstream can be contracted in hospital. These are called hospital-acquired infections or HAI. There are things you can do before and during your stay in hospital that will help reduce the ...More…
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Infections - bacterial and viral
Better Health — Many human illnesses are caused by infection with either pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria or viruses. To cause disease, these micro-organisms must gain access to the body. Bacteria reproduce by splitting in two, while viruses replicate ...More…
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Ear and body piercing - avoiding infections
Better Health — Ear and body piercing carries a risk of infection. HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C can be transmitted by piercing jewellery and instruments. To prevent infections, choose a registered shop to get piercings. Make sure the operator uses sterilised ...More…
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Middle ear infections - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Babies and young children sometimes get middle ear infections (otitis media). The most common symptoms are earache and fever. Infections can be painful but usually do not last very long. If the infection is serious, you will need to visit a ...More…
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Group A Streptococcal Infections
National Institute of Allergy — Group A streptococcal (strep) infections can range from a mild skin infection or a sore throat to severe, life-threatening conditions. Most people are familiar with strep throat, which along with minor skin infections is the most common form of ...More…
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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…