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Oral Thrush

What is it?   Oral thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is an infection of the mouth caused by a yeast fungal infection.    What are the symptoms?   Symptoms of oral thrush can make eating and drinking difficult.   White patches (plaques)  Unpleasant taste  Loss of taste Soreness or burning in...

Athletes foot

What is it?    Athletes foot, or tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet. Infection can occur anywhere on the feet, but tinea pedis usually occurs between the toes.   What are the symptoms?    Signs and symptoms may include   Scaly, peeling, or cracked...

Kidney Infection

What is it? Kidney infections are a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). A kidney infection can start in the tube that transports urine from the body (urethra) or within the bladder. One or both kidneys can be affected by the infection. Pyelonephritis is another name for kidney infection.  ...

Sepsis

What is it? Sepsis occurs when chemicals released in the bloodstream to fight an infection trigger inflammation throughout the body. Sepsis can cause tissue damage, multiple organ systems failure, and death. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency and needs to be treated quickly. Anyone can develop sepsis, but adults 65...

Scabies

What is it?  Scabies is a condition where tiny mites burrow under the skin and lay eggs. New mites hatch from the eggs and can spread to other parts of the skin, causing skin infestation.  It can take 4-6 weeks for the skin to react, and scabies mites can live...

Gastroenteritis

What is it? Gastroenteritis, known as 'gastro', is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, chemicals and some drugs.   What are the symptoms? Diarrhoea is the most common symptom Appetite loss Bloating Nausea Vomiting Abdominal cramps and pain  Blood in faeces - in some cases...