Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain tissue and is usually caused by an infectious agent such as a virus. Murray Valley encephalitis (...
Infections and Parasites
What is Naegleria?
Naegleria is a free-living single-celled organism called an amoeba, commonly...
Urethritis is an infection of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that runs from the bladder to the outside. Urine and also ejaculate...
Noroviruses are a group of viruses that can cause diarrhoea, stomach pain and vomiting in people. Illness caused by norovirus has several names...
Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast-like fungus whose proper name is Candida albicans. This fungus occurs widely and is usually unnoticed....
Pain during sex is often a complex issue. Women or men who experience pain during sex should discuss their concerns with their local doctor...
Pain passing urine can be due to:
Cystitis (infection in the bladder): this is common in women and uncommon in men, except in...
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (human swine influenza) is a new type of influenza virus.
Parvovirus B19 infection, also know as fifth disease, erythema infectiosum or slapped cheek syndrome, is a viral infection that only affects...
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is infection of the reproductive organs of women. This may include infection of:
- the womb (the...