Japanese encephalitis – a vaccine-preventable viral illness that is spread by mosquitos – can cause inflammation of your brain (encephalitis).
diarrhoea
Dehydration and hot weather
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. You are at particular risk of dehydration during hot weather.
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a virus spread by certain mosquitoes.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Some diseases spread by mosquito bites cannot be treated and may produce long term problems or death.
Hepatitis: an overview
Hepatitis can cause permanent and life-threatening damage to the liver. Hepatitis A, B and C are caused by viruses.
Pancreas and insulin: An Overview
Your pancreas has 2 functions: producing digestive enzymes; and producing the hormones insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar.
Jet lag: how to avoid it
Spending a few hours travelling by air can make you feel low, tired and lethargic. This is called jet lag.
Typhoid
Typhoid fever is an infection caused by Salmonella typhi. Most cases in Australia occur in travellers returning from developing countries.
Haemorrhoids treatments
Preventing constipation is the best way to avoid existing haemorrhoids becoming irritated and new ones forming. Avoid excessive straining and sitting on the toilet for any longer than a few minutes.
Heartburn
Heartburn is a common form of indigestion caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux – reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus (gullet).
