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Cryptosporidiosis is a type of gastroenteritis (or 'gastro') caused by a parasite called Cryptosporidium. Symptoms include stomach pain; feeling sick; vomiting; and foul-smelling and watery diarrhoea. Symptoms can last up to 2 weeks. It is more common in the warmer months and is sometimes associated with swimming pools that have been contaminated by a person with the infection.
Despite its name, the germ that causes this infection is not related to influenza ('the flu'). Until a vaccine was introduced in 1993, Hib was one of the most common cause of life-threatening bacterial infections in Australian children under 5 years old.Hib can cause swelling in the throat, which interferes with breathing, causing noises when breathing. It may block breathing altogether. It can also cause pneumonia (infection in the lungs) and infect the membranes covering the brain (meningitis), the joints, or the tissue under the skin (usually on the face).Symptoms of Hib meningitis are very similar to other types of meningitis. These include severe headache, stiff neck, fits, severe sleepiness, difficulty waking up and loss of consciousness.
These guidelines provide a framework in which medical research involving personal information obtained by Commonwealth agencies should be conducted, to ensure the information is protected.
The George Institute for Global Health has developed the SMARThealth system, a low cost digital platform that supports clinical decision-making and improves the screening, detection and management of adults with chronic diseases. It uses guideline and evidence-based algorithms developed over 15 years of research and development and can be adapted for low and middle income countries.
Gastroenteritis (or 'gastro') is a viral or bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the digestive system. It can cause diarrhoea, vomiting or stomach cramps. The symptoms can range from mild to severe and usually last for a few days. Gastroenteritis can cause dehydration because of the large amount of fluid lost through vomiting or diarrhoea. Gastroenteritis can have various causes. If there is a specific diagnosis following gastro symptoms, follow the fact sheet for that disease:Campylobacter infectionCryptosporidiosisGiardia infection (giardiasis)Rotavirus infectionSalmonella infection (salmonellosis)Shigella infection (shigellosis).
Frequently asked questions on the consideration of sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation (the Variables) in health and medical research are answered below.
Cities are powerhouses of the economy, providing access to employment, opportunities and resources. Yet when poorly planned, cities foster unhealthy and unsustainable lifestyles, exposing residents to environmental stressors such as air-, noise- and light-pollution, heat and motor vehicle traffic.
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly infectious disease caused by infection of the respiratory tract with a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It can affect babies, children and adults. Vaccination can prevent whooping cough.
This section includes questions and answers about the review of PFAS in drinking water.
Rubella is caused by a virus and is usually a mild illness. Rubella is now rare in Australia because we have a vaccine.Symptoms begin like a cold, with a slight fever, sore throat and enlarged glands in the neck. A rash appears 2 to 3 days later, beginning on the face and spreading to the trunk. The spots are pale pink at first and join to form patches. The rash disappears after a few days.