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Gastroenteritis - 15.75

Gastroenteritis, commonly called ‘gastro’, is an infection or inflammation of the digestive system.

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) - 14.75

Information about the management of people identified with an antibiotic resistant bacterium known as vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE).

Shigella infection and dysentery - 13.5

Shigella infection (also known as shigellosis) is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut), caused by Shigella bacteria.

Developmental anomalies - 6.973966

A developmental anomaly is a broad term for conditions which are present at conception or occur before the end of pregnancy. In the case of cerebral palsy, a small number also occur after birth.

Cryptosporidium infection (Cryptosporidiosis) - 6.75

Cryptosporidium infection (Cryptosporidiosis) is a form of gastroenteritis (gastro). It can affect your intestines, liver, stomach or lungs. It is caused by a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium which is found in faeces (poo).

Hand, foot and mouth disease - 6.75

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild viral infection caused by different human viruses, for example, Coxsackie A, enterovirus and echovirus.

Giardia infection (giardiasis) - 6.75

Giardia infection (giardiasis) causes a bowel (gut) illness called giardiasis, which is a form of gastroenteritis.

Norovirus - 6.75

Norovirus is a type of virus that causes gastroenteritis, with vomiting and diarrhoea.

Acanthamoeba and contact lens use - 6.482969

Acanthamoeba, a form of amoeba, may cause infection in people wearing contact lenses. The lenses may cause microscopic abrasions on the surface of the eye, which will allow the amoeba to enter the eye from water or on contact lenses.

Campylobacter infection - 5

Campylobacter infection (also known as campylobacteriosis) is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut), caused by Campylobacter bacteria.

Threadworms - 4.75

Threadworms are tiny parasitic worms that can infect your large intestine. The most common type of infection in Australia is Enterobius vermicularis and is particularly common in children.

Botulism - 4.5

Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by toxins (poisons) produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Household wastewater and health risks - 4.5

Wastewater contains 99.7 per cent water. However, the 0.3 per cent of dissolved and suspended matter can contain many micro-organisms that may be harmful to humans, animals and the environment.

Cholera - 4.5

Cholera is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut) caused by certain strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholera that produce toxins (poisons).

What diseases do vaccines protect against? - 4.5

A list of infectious diseases that vaccines can protect against. If enough people are immunised against a contagious disease it is possible to achieve community, or ‘herd’ protection, where even those who are not able to be immunised are protected from the disease.

Infectious diseases found overseas - 4.5

If you are travelling overseas you should prepared and understand the health risks you could face in the places you are travelling to and take all reasonable measures to prevent illness.

Food poisoning - 4.5

Food poisoning is any illness caused by eating food or drink that is contaminated with certain types of bacteria, parasites, viruses or toxins.

Rotavirus - 4.5

This fact sheet gives information about rotavirus which is the most common diarrhoeal illness in children

Salmonella infection - 4.5

Salmonella infection (also known as salmonellosis) is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut), caused by Salmonella bacteria.

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever - 4.5

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are illnesses caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi.

Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) - 4.5

Information about Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS).

Asthma medications and inhaler devices - 4.25

There are 3 main types of medications used to treat asthma: relievers (blue), preventers (orange or yellow) and symptom controllers (green).

Hepatitis C - 4.25

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. It’s passed on by blood-to-blood contact, when infected blood enters another person’s bloodstream. It is sometimes called ‘hep C’.

Viral meningitis - 4.25

Viral meningitis is an infection of the membranes (linings) that cover the brain and spinal cord. A variety of viruses can cause meningitis, including those that cause gastroenteritis, measles, mumps, chicken pox and herpes.

Gastro cases on the rise - 4.25

WA is experiencing a rise in cryptosporidiosis cases, a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by a parasite found in faeces (poo) of infected humans and some animals.

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WA health system - 2

Articles about the WA health system, including general information for Western Australian public hospital patients.

Purple Book appointments - 2

The Child and Adolescent Health Service in Western Australia is a statewide organisation which encompasses Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and Child and Adolescent Community Health and provides first-class health care and prevention services to young West Australians.

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Search for services using the National Health Services Directory in Healthy WA.

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Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

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Mosquitoes and pests - 2

Information about mosquitoes and other pests

Natural disasters and alerts - 2

Information relating to the safety in the environment - floods, cyclones, disasters.

Air quality - 2

Information relating to the air quality.

Home and household - 2

The articles in this section relate to factors that affect the health and safety of people living in or visiting your home.

Safety and first aid A to Z - 2

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Chemicals and contaminants - 2

Information relating to the safety of chemicals and contaminants

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Safety information that relates to medical and first aid topics.

Water and wastewater - 2

This section includes articles relating to water and your health.

Environmental health hazards - 2

Information relating to the safety in the environment - floods, cyclones, disasters.

Blood-borne viruses - 2

A blood-borne virus (BBV) is a virus that is transmitted by blood or body fluids that contain blood.

Health conditions A to Z - 2

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Mental illness - 2

A mental illness is a health problem that significantly affects how a person thinks, behaves and interacts with other people.

Cancer - 2

Information about cancer, including risk factors, types of cancer, support services and treatments.

Heart health (cardiovascular) - 2

The cardiovascular system relates to your heart and the blood vessels that move blood around your body. The blood pumped through your heart supplies vital oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. Leading a healthy lifestyle is important for your heart health.

Aboriginal people - 2

Healthy living information for Aborginal people in WA

End-of-life and future health - 2

The articles in this section relate to the end of life process including, planning, making you decisions known and the type of care you can receive.