SARS - Learn more
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SARS is a highly infectious respiratory viral disease, which presents much like flu (fever, sore throat, dry cough, headache, chills, stiff muscles). Quarantining of patients is the only option, however there have been no reported cases of SARS since 2004.
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Scarlet fever - Learn more
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection characterised by a rough, red rash that starts on one part of the body and then spreads to other areas. Other symptoms include fever, itchiness, flushing in the face and a red, swollen tongue. Scarlet fever most commonly occurs in children between two and 10...
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Shingles - Learn more
Shingles is a skin rash caused by the re-activation of an otherwise dormant virus responsible for causing chicken pox. It can be highly uncomfortable, but early treatment can reduce its severity.
