Legionnaires' disease

Legionnaires' disease is a severe and sometimes life-threatening form of pneumonia. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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The role of public health alerts

Public health alerts inform you of health issues affecting your community, issued by health departments. Find a list of links to state and territory alert pages.

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Bacterial infections

Bacterial infections can affect many parts of your body. Find out about bacterial infections, how they are treated and how to stop them spreading.

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs that can be very serious. It's often caused by bacterial or viral infections. Learn how to prevent pneumonia.

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes 2 main conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which both cause inflammation in the bowel.

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Bone diseases

Bone disease can range from cancers, infections, or conditions. Read below to learn the different types of bone disease, symptoms and treatment options.

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Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system attacks your own body. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases.

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Liver conditions and diseases

Liver disease can be caused by viruses like hepatitis, or other factors such as your alcohol intake. Learn about common liver diseases here.

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Breast diseases

There are many different types of breast diseases, including infections, cysts and growths. Learn more about common breast diseases here.

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Fifth disease (slapped cheek disease)

Fifth disease or 'slapped cheek disease' is a mild viral illness marked by a red rash that makes children's cheeks look like they've been slapped.

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Graves' disease

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease causing hyperthyroidism, with symptoms like anxiety, tremors, a racing heart, goitre and bulging eyes.

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Coeliac disease

People with coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how coeliac disease can affect your life and why it's important to get diagnosed.

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Lyme disease

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria from a tick bite. However, these bacteria have not been found in Australia. Find out more about Lyme disease here.

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Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is kidney disease that continues to get worse without improving. Find out more about chronic kidney disease.

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Rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic heart disease is when your heart valves are damaged by rheumatic fever. Learn more about how this can be prevented and treated.

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Gum disease

Gum disease is when the tissue that surrounds and supports your teeth becomes inflamed. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for gum disease.

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Vaccine preventable diseases

Vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) — such as measles, mumps — can be prevented by an immunisation program. Learn more about VPDs in Australia.

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Perthes disease

Perthes disease is a painful condition of the hip that usually occurs in children. It can take time, but most children recover fully.

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Fabry disease

Fabry disease is a rare genetic disorder that can affect many parts of the body and lead to many different types of symptoms. Learn more here.

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Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease is a condition that weakens and deforms your bones. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Should I be tested for heart disease?

Understanding heart disease risk can help you reduce your risk and protect your heart. Find out more about heart disease risk and heart disease tests.

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Meningococcal disease

Meningococcal disease is a serious infection that can develop very quickly; find out about the symptoms and when to get medical attention.

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Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that affects your memory and behaviour. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Connective tissue diseases

Connective tissue diseases can affect many different areas of the body and the immune system, caused by single gene mutations or inflammation. Learn more here.

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Skin conditions

There are many different kinds of rashes and skin conditions. Some are quick and easy to treat, while others are chronic or more difficult to get rid of. Find out more here.

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Ebola virus

Ebola virus disease is a rare but often fatal illness. Find out more about Ebola transmission (spread), symptoms and treatment options.

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Pilonidal disease

Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin infection that develops in the crease between the buttocks. Find out more about its symptoms and treatment.

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Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Find out what causes Crohn’s disease, and about the symptoms and treatment.

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Congenital heart disease

Congenital heart disease is a birth defect caused when your heart hasn't formed properly. It varies in severity from uncomplicated to serious.

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare brain disorder that causes dementia. Find out more about CJD, mad cow disease and variant CJD here.

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