Parasitic diseases
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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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Trichomonas | Family Planning NSW
Trichomonas (commonly known as ‘trike') is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite. It can cause infection of the vagina or cervix (neck of the womb) in women and the urethra (urine passage) in both women and men. Trichomonas is one of the most common STIs in some parts of the world but it is not as common in Australia.
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Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. This parasite occurs commonly throughout the world and infects birds and mammals, including humans.
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Cryptosporidiosis fact sheet - Fact sheets
Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused by swallowing the Cryptosporidium parasite. It mainly causes diarrhoea and stomach cramps.
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Ova, Cysts and Parasites - Pathology Tests Explained
When you have diarrhoea that lasts more than a few days and/or have blood or mucus in your loose stools, especially if you have drunk unpurified water or have travelled recently
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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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Toxoplasma infection | SA Health
Toxoplasmosis infection is caused by a parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It occurs in animals and can be carried by cats and shed in cat faeces
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Toxoplasmosis in children and teenagers | Raising Children Network
Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite. In most children and adults, it doesn’t need treatment. See your GP if you think your child might have toxoplasmosis.
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Pubic lice
Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are small parasites found in the pubic hair. They are often called crabs due to their crab-like appearance under a microscope.
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Ova, Cysts and Parasites - Pathology Tests Explained
When you have diarrhoea that lasts more than a few days and/or have blood or mucus in your loose stools, especially if you have drunk unpurified water or have travelled recently
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Infectious Diseases: Breaking the Chain | Ausmed
With the global COVID-19 pandemic having a severe impact on all aspects of society and the health of people worldwide, it is now more important than ever to update your knowledge on the spread and containment of infectious diseases, and what you can do to help break the chain of infection.
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Malaria: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention | Ausmed
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Plasmodium, which is transmitted through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito. At least 200 million people are infected with malaria every year, with an estimated 400,000 deaths annually.
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TORCH test - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get a TORCH test done
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Gastroenteritis Symptoms, Spread and Prevention | Ausmed
Gastroenteritis is an infection and inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is a common illness with a variety of causes including viruses, bacteria, parasites, toxins, chemicals and drugs. There are many kinds of gastroenteritis, most of them contagious.
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Head Lice: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them | Ausmed
Head lice are small wingless biting insects. They live and breed in human hair and feed on blood from the scalp. An adult louse can range from a whitish-brown to reddish-brown colour and is about two to four millimetres in length.
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Ivermectin for preventing and treating COVID‐19 - Popp, M - 2021 | Cochrane Library
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Toxoplasma gondii - Pathology Tests Explained
To detect a Toxoplasma gondii infection in an patient, particularly patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus ( HIV ) or patients that are to undergo heart, lung, kidney or lung transplantation A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes , , or vitreal aspirate if infection of the brain, unborn child or eye respectively are suspected Toxoplasmosis testing is performed in order to detect and diagnose a current or past Toxoplasma gondii infection
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White blood cell count - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for a white cell count
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