What is the difference between bacterial and viral infections?
Bacterial and viral infections can have similar symptoms but are treated differently. Find out more about bacterial and viral infections.
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Infectious diseases
There are many different kinds of infectious diseases. Find out about conditions such as shingles, chlamydia, measles, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis and more here.
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Notification of illness and disease
Notifiable diseases require reporting to government health authorities. Learn why this is important and what information must be shared.
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an infectious disease that usually affects your nose and throat. Learn more about diphtheria symptoms, treatment and vaccination.
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Smallpox
Smallpox is a highly infectious disease, eradicated worldwide by successful vaccination. Read about prevention and its relationship to mpox.
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Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease that mostly affects the lungs. It can live in your body for years before causing symptoms.
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Mpox (Monkeypox)
Monkeypox (mpox) is a rare infectious disease related to smallpox. While symptoms are usually mild, it can be serious and need medical attention.
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Glandular fever
Glandular fever (also called 'kissing disease') is an infectious disease common in teenagers and young adults. Learn how glandular fever can spread.
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School exclusion for health reasons
Kids with certain infectious diseases must stay away from school or childcare. Find out how exclusions work and when your child can return to school.
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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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