Ectoparasitic infestations
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Delusions of parasitosis - ACD
Delusions of parasitosis is a rare and very distressing psychiatric disorder. The person suffering from the condition truly believes that their skin is infested by parasites (mites, lice or other insects). However, when the skin is examined, no parasites or bugs can be seen in or on the skin.
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Parasites - NT.GOV.AU
Scabies, strongyloidiasis, naegleria fowleri, malaria, head lice, parasites in the Northern Territory.
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Barmah Forest Virus
Barmah Forest Virus Category: Infections and Parasites Topic: Viral Infections Send by email View as PDF Send by post Barmah Forest virus is the name given to a virus that is carried by mosquitoes
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
What is cutaneous leishmaniasis? Cutaneous (meaning skin) leishmaniasis is a chronic infection caused by a microscopic parasite, Leishmania
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Malaria overview - myDr.com.au
Malaria is a serious mosquito-borne disease that is caused by a parasitic infection of the red blood cells.
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Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis Category: Infections and Parasites Topic: Bacterial Infections Send by email View as PDF Send by post Leptospirosis is a disease that is caused by a number of different bacteria called Leptospira
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Gastroenteritis - Better Health Channel
It is important to establish the cause of gastro, as different types of gastroenteritis respond to different treatments.
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Gastroenteritis - giardiasis - Better Health Channel
Most people infected with Giardia parasites do not develop symptoms but can still spread the infection to others.
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Gastroenteritis - cryptosporidiosis - Better Health Channel
Outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have been associated with child care centres, public swimming pools and contaminated water supplies.
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Fleas - Better Health Channel
Fleas are parasites that feed off the blood of humans and animals, and can spread infection.
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