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Follow the links below to find information about viral infections, such as arboviruses, herpesvirus, hepatitis, various vaccine-preventable diseases and sexually transmitted infections, as well as diseases triggered by viral infections.
Updated January 2008
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Hepatitis
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Links to information on the various types of hepatitis infections.
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Herpesvirus Infections
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Links to information about herpesvirus infections, including cytomegalovirus infections, chickenpox, glandular fever and genital herpes.
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Immunisation and Vaccine Preventable Diseases
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Links to information on immunisation, vaccine preventable diseases and their symptoms, including chickenpox, cholera, diphtheria, whooping cough, meningococcal disease, hepatitis, haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB), measles, mumps and rubella, poliomyelitis and tetanus.
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Respiratory Tract Infections
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Links to information on respiratory tract infections and related topics such as bronchitis, influenza (flu), colds, croup, pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars), sinusitis, legionnaires´ disease, tuberculosis and whooping cough.
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RNA Virus Infections
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Links to information about RNA virus infections.
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Ross River Virus
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Links to information relating to Ross River virus, which causes Ross River fever.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Links to information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) and their prevention.
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Yellow Fever
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Links to information on yellow fever.
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Roseola infantum
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Better Health Channel
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Roseola is a mild viral infection that affects babies and young children. The raised, red skin rash and high temperature can last from a few hours to five days. The rash may be confused with measles or rubella.
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May 2008
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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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Better Health Channel
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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder, characterised by the destruction of blood-clotting platelets by antibodies. The cause of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is unknown, but it is thought that some kinds of viral infections prompt the malfunctioning of the immune system.
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Jan 2008
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Laboratory Virology and Serology Reporting Scheme Annual reports
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Laboratory Virology and Serology Reporting Scheme began operating in 1977. Contributors submit data on the laboratory identification of viruses and other organisms. This page links to annual reports for the years 1994, 1995, 1999 to 2002 and a 10 year review 1991-2001.
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Apr 2007
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Infections - bacterial and viral
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Better Health Channel
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Many human illnesses are caused by infection with either bacteria or viruses. To cause disease, these micro-organisms have to gain access to the body. Bacteria reproduce by splitting in two, while viruses replicate themselves inside host cells.
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Nov 2006
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Viral encephalitis
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Better Health Channel
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Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus. The major risk is permanent brain damage. Children aged one year or less and adults aged 55 years and over are more vulnerable to life threatening complications.
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Nov 2006
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Mosquitoes can carry diseases
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Better Health Channel
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Mosquitoes carry many diseases that are dangerous to humans. Simple measures can minimise the risk of mosquito bites and reduce the risk of catching mosquito-borne diseases.
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Jul 2006
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Infectious Diseases
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information on infectious or communicable diseases, including viruses, parasitic, fungal and bacterial infections.
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Jun 2006
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Corticosteroids for viral myocarditis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Viral infection occasionally triggers myocarditis (inflammation and necrosis of the heart muscle) which can result in severe, acute heart failure. The first signs of this condition may be flu-like symptoms which evolve into non-specific chest discomfort...
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May 2006
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Infections and infertility
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Andrology Australia
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Temporary infections can cause severe damage and leave men permanently infertile.
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Dec 2005
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Antibiotics and children
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myDr
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Antibiotics have saved the lives of many children with serious illnesses but they are not always the answer.
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Aug 2005
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West Nile Virus - Fact Sheet
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
West Nile Virus (WNV) is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes (probably mainly by Culex sp.) and the reservoir for the virus is a wide range of birds.
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Herbal medicines for viral myocarditis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Viral myocarditis is a heart disease when the muscles in the walls of heart become infected with a virus. This systematic review evaluates the effect of various herbal formulations (including single herbs, ingredients, and mixtures of different herbs) f...
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Mar 2004
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Virus surveillance: National overview
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page contains an overview of arbovirus and malaria surveillance in Australia.
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Nov 2003
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Fact sheet - viral gastroenteritis
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NSW Health
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Viral gastroenteritis is a common infection of the stomach and intestines that results in vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be caused by a number of different viruses, such as Rotavirus and Norovirus (previously known as Norwalk-like virus).
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Oct 2003
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Sentinel chicken surveillance program in Australia, July 2002 to June 2003
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Program is used to provide an early warning of increased flavivirus activity in Australia. The main viruses of concern are Murray Valley encephalitis and Kunjin viruses. This article reports on activity during 2002 to 2003.
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Sep 2003
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Viral replication.
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Better Health Channel
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A virus enters a host cell and inserts its own genetic material into its host - literally taking over the host's functions. After a while, the virus enters the 'lytic phase'. New viruses are formed. They assemble, burst out of the host cell, kill the cell and go on to infect other cells.
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Aug 2003
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Cough: dry cough
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myDr
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A dry cough is usually the result of a recent virus, but can also be caused by a number of other environmental or medical problems.
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Jul 2001
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The fat virus
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Healthy Eating Club
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| Description: |
New evidence has emerged that suggests that obesity may not be entirely the result of unfavourable eating habits and low physical activity levels.
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Apr 2001
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Bronchiolitis
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Bronchiolitis occurs in babies in the first year of life and it usually happens in winter. The virus attacks the small breathing tubes (bronchioles) of the lungs and they become blocked. The appropriate treatment at home is outlined and the circumstances when a visit to the doctor is more appropriate are examined.
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Aug 2000
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