What is rabies?
Rabies is a viral infection caused by a a group of viruses called lyssaviruses, which can affect all warm-blooded animals - notably humans, dogs, and bats. The rabies virus infects the central...
What is Polio?
Poliomyelitis, which is more commonly known as ‘polio’, is a serious and highly infectious viral disease caused by one of three types of the poliovirus. Polio is most commonly spread by the...
What are the different types of pneumonia?
There are different causes of pneumonia, and knowing which one you have can help a doctor decide how to best treat you. In all types of pneumonia, the...
What is meningitis?
Meningitis is a life-threatening condition – meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Most cases of meningitis are caused...
Lyme disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed tick-borne infections in the world. It is estimated that up to 3,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with lyme disease every year, with some...
Is HPV an STI?
Yes it is – HPV (human papillomavirus) is the name for a group of over 100 related viruses, around 40 of which can infect the genital area. HPV is the second most...
What is hepatitis B?
Hepatitis is the term used to describe an inflammation of the liver, which in some cases can cause serious long-term damage that may lead to liver failure and liver cancer. Some...
What is hepatitis A?
Hepatitis is the term used to describe an inflammation of the liver. Possible complications of hepatitis include yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice), vomiting, and liver...
Whether you’re on your feet all day with a heavy backpack
or just relaxing by the pool, it’s important to stay hydrated
when you’re on holiday. But be careful, there’s a whole
range of nasty bacteria you...
What are the different types of meningitis?
Viral meningitis – viral meningitis occurs when a viral infection, such as influenza or herpes, causes an inflammation of the meninges - the tissue that covers and protects...