WHOOPING COUGH
Whooping cough is a serious respiratory disease that can affect both children and adults. Read here to learn more about the symptoms, incidence, transmission, contagiousness, and consequences of this disease.
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POLIO
Polio, short for poliomyelitis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. This disease mainly affects children but can also affect adults. Typical symptoms of polio include fever, sore throat, and in some cases the virus can affect the nervous system and cause paralysis.
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MUMPS
Mumps is a viral disease primarily known for swollen salivary glands that can cause pain and discomfort. Other common symptoms include fever, headache, and muscle pain.
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MEASLES
Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus in the Paramyxoviridae family, specifically the measles morbillivirus virus. It is well known for its characteristic symptoms and used to be a common childhood disease.
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TUBERCULOSIS
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium. This disease can affect different parts of the body, but it most often affects the lungs.
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TETANUS
Tetanus is a serious infectious disease caused by the Clostridium tetani bacterium, which enters the body through open wounds. The disease is characterised by symptoms such as muscle spasms and jaw stiffness, which can lead to difficulty swallowing and serious health complications.
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DIPHTHERIA
Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease caused by the Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacterium. This disease can have serious consequences if not treated in time.
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RUBELLA
Rubella is an infectious viral disease that manifests itself as a typical rash. Rubella, caused by the Rubella virus, is typically mild in children but poses a serious risk to pregnant women as it can lead to serious birth defects in their unborn babies.
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HEPATITIS B
Hepatitis B is a viral disease affecting the liver caused by the HBV virus. It is often asymptomatic, but it may appear with fatigue, abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, and loss of appetite.
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