Search results for infectious diseases

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  • Toxoplasmosis

    Read about toxoplasmosis, a parasite infection that can be dangerous, especially for pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system.

  • Infections in pregnancy that may affect your baby

    Find out about infections that can affect a baby during pregnancy, such as rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), hepatitis, HIV and chickenpox.

  • Brucellosis

    Find out about brucellosis, including symptoms, what to do if you have it and treatments.

  • Typhoid fever

    Find out about typhoid fever symptoms and vaccination, and when to get treatment if you think you have it.

  • Antibiotic resistance

    Find out about antibiotic (antimicrobial) resistance and why antibiotics are no longer prescribed to treat certain infections.

  • Glandular fever

    Find out about glandular fever including what the symptoms are, how to treat it yourself, how to stop it spreading, and when to get medical help.

  • Encephalitis

    Find out about encephalitis, a rare but serious condition that causes inflammation of the brain.

  • Diphtheria

    Diphtheria is a potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat, and sometimes the skin. It's very rare in England.

  • Dengue

    Dengue is an infection spread by mosquitoes. Find out where it's found, what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, and what you can do to avoid it.

  • Cardiovascular disease

    Find out about cardiovascular disease (CVD), including the main types, what causes it and how you can reduce your risk of getting it.