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Uveitis

If left untreated, uveitis - or inflammation of the middle layer of your eye, can lead to blindness. Here's how to spot the symptoms of uveitis.

Arthritis in children (juvenile idiopathic arthritis)

Learn about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA or juvenile arthritis) – chronic (ongoing) childhood arthritis that causes joint pain and swelling.

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)

Human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) can infect your blood. Learn more about how it spreads and the diseases it causes.

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. There is no cure for AS but treatments can help ease your symptoms.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that may cause no symptoms. Learn about prevention, testing, contact tracing and treatment.

Swollen eye

A swollen or puffy eye can be caused by allergies, infections or injuries. Find out when to see your doctor, optometrist or pharmacist.

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