Search results for infectious diseases

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• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  Find out what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, what the symptoms are, why it happens and how it's treated.

• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

  Find out about haemophilus influenzae (Hib),including what the symptoms are, what causes it, and the vaccines that can help prevent it.

• Causes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

  Find out what can increase your chances of getting non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

• Giardiasis

  Find out about giardiasis, an infection of the digestive system caused by tiny parasites called Giardia intestinalis.

• Peritonitis

  Find out about peritonitis, which is inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of your abdomen (tummy), called the peritoneum.

• Colds, coughs and ear infections in children

  Read about symptoms of colds, sore throats, coughs and ear infections in babies and children under 5 – how to treat them and when to see a doctor.

• Is my child too ill for school?

  Find out when it's best to keep your sick child at home and when it's OK to send them to school or nursery.

• Impetigo

  Find out about impetigo, a contagious skin infection that's not usually serious. Read about the symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and prevention.

• Ulcerative colitis

  Find out about ulcerative colitis, a long-term (chronic) condition where the colon and rectum (large intestine or large bowel) become inflamed.

• Causes of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

  Find out about who is most at risk of getting acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).