Acne (Acne)

[[Anim 83]] Acne (also known as pimples) is a common condition of the skin in which pores on the face, neck, chest or back become plugged

Amoebiasis (Amoebic Dysentery)

Amoebiasis is an infectious disease caused by a one-celled parasite called Entamoeba histolytica, which causes both intestinal and extraintestinal infections. Two species of Entamoeba are morphologica

Anaemia of chronic disease

Anaemia is a condition where there is a low level of a substance called haemoglobin in the blood.

Anthrax

[[Anim 137]] Skin, Lungs Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis. Bacillus anthracis is a bacteria which is found in the environment in soil. The spor

Aspergillosis

Aspergillosis consists of a wide-spectrum of clinical pathology. It is an infection, a growth, or an allergic response caused by the Aspergillus fungus. Aspergillus are common in the soil and decaying

Bacterial Meningitis

[[Anim 82]] Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges (membranes) covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis may be caused by infection, such as

Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

Bird Flu or Avian Flu is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. Bird Flu, which was first identified in Italy more than 100 years ago, occurs worldwide. [[

Botulism

[[Anim 160]] Botulism disease is the condition which refers to the syndrome produced by infection with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Clostridium botulinum is a common environmental micro-organis

Brucellosis

Brucellosis is a zoonotic (animal linked) infection transmitted from animals to humans by ingestion of infected food products (such as unpasteurised milk and cheese), direct contact with an infected a

Candidiasis (Thrush)

Candidiasis, also known as thrush, is an infection caused by a group of microscopic fungi or yeas

Chickenpox - Varicella Zoster Virus (Chickenpox - Varicella Zoster Virus)

[[Anim 50]] Chickenpox is a highly contagious childhood disease caused by varicella-zoster virus, which also causes herpes zoster (shingles) in adults.

Chlamydia (trachomatis, pneumoniae, psittacci, pecorum)

There are three main species of chlamydia causing human infection - Chlamydia trachomatis, chlamydia pneumoniae (also known as Chlamydophila pneumoniae), and Chlamydia psittacci. Chlamydia pneumon

Cholera

Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, resulting in profuse watery diarrhoea. Cholera is an acute illness characterized by watery diarrhoea. The toxin

Contact Dermatitis

Dermatitis means inflammation of the

Cytomegalovirus CMV infection

Cytomegalovirus or CMV is a virus that is common in the environment and the majority of adults have antibodies (an indication of previous infection) to it in their blood by age 40. However, CMV produc

Dengue fever (Breakbone fever)

Dengue fever is a mild viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes. It is characterized by fever, rash, and muscle and joint pains.

Dental Caries

[[Anim 49]] Dental caries is an infectious disease that can lead to cavities (small holes) in the cholecystitis, bacteremia, tub

Gonorrhoea (GC)

Gonorrhoea> is a disease of the epithelial lining of the urogenital tract, rectum, pharynx and conjunctivae. Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonor

Hepatitis A virus

[[Anim 67]] Hepatitis A is a picornavirus - meaning that it is made up of single-stranded RNA. Although many viruses can affect the liver and cause a 'hepatitis' picture, the Hepatitis A virus has its

Hepatitis B virus

[[Anim 67]] Hepatitis B virus is a disease of the Liver. Hepatitis refers to any condition causing inflammation of the liver. Although many Hepatitis B viruses can cause inflammation of the liver,

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles) and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN)

Shingles (or Herpes Zoster) is a condition that causes an area of skin (frequently on the face) to become painful, and is later covered by a rash (papules and vesicles) which eventually crusts over. T

HIV AIDS (Human immune deficiency virus & Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

[[Anim 2]] HIV is a retrovirus that causes

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) also known as wart virus or genital warts, is a particular type of fever.

Legionnaire's disease (Legionella pneumonia; Pontiac fever)

An outbreak of serious pulmonary infections among people attending a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia during the US Bicentennial celebration in July 1976 prompted the description of <

Leptospirosis (Weil/'s disease/syndrome; Icterohemorrhagic fever)

Leptospirosis is a rare, severe, and contagious bacterial infection caused by several species of the genus Leptospira, a spiral-shaped microorganism (spirochete). Leptospirosis often is referred to

Lyme Disease

[[Anim 120]] Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, and the individual's subsequent immune reaction to the infection. It is characterised by arthritis, neurological and

Mad Cow Disease (Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy; New variant CJD)

Mad Cow Disease or Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (CJD) is a disorder causing slowly progressive dementia and loss of movement. CJD is caused by prions (proteinaceous infectious particles). There are f

Malaria

is an infection affecting red blood cells, liver, and potentially brain and kidneys. Malaria (Quartan malaria; Falciparum malaria \ Blackwater fever; Tertian malaria) is caused by the

Measles (Rubeola)

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness characterized by a fever, cough, conjunctivitis (redness and irritation in membranes of

Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei, Psuedoglanders, Whitmore's Disease)

Melioidosis, also called Whitmore's disease, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis is clinically and pathologically similar to Glanders disease, but t

Meningitis (Eosinophilic meningitis)

Meningitis is defined as inflammation of the meninges. Meninge

Meningococcal septicaemia (Meningococcemia, Meningococcal bacteremia)

Meningococcal septicaemia is an acute (sudden onset) infection of the bloodstream and subsequent vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels) with the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. Neisseria meni

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) refers to a disease caused by a bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus. This bacteria commonly causes cellulitis and wound infections but it may al

Middle ear infection (Otitis Media)

[[Anim 15]] Otitis Media is an infection of the middle ear. There are two major types of otitis media:

Mucormycosis (Zygomycosis)
Mucormycosis is a fungal infection of the sinuses, brain, or lungs and on rare occasions the skin and digestive system, that occurs primarily in people with immune disorders.

Mumps (Epidemic parotitis)
[[Anim 252]] Mumps is an acute, contagious, viral disease that causes painful enlargement of the salivary or parotid glands.

Neutropenia
Neutropenia is a disorder of the blood, with low levels of a special type of cell called the neutrophil. There are many types of cells in the blood, but the two main kinds are red blood cells and whit

Ototoxicity

Ototoxicity refers to drug or chemical-related damage to the inner ear resulting in impairment of the organs responsible for hearing and balance. Such damage can lead to temporary or

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
[[Anim 138]] Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) occurs in women and involves the female reproductive organs: vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and other contiguous structures. It is cau

Petechiae skin purpura
A petechia, (plural Petechiae) refers to a small red or purple pin point dot on the body, due to broken ulcers occur when an area of skin breaks down when you stay in one position for too long, most commonly involving b

Psittacosis (Chlamydial pneumonia, Ornithosis, Chlamydia psittaci, Parrot fever)
Psittacosis or Parrot fever is an infection caused by the obligatory intracellular bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. The term psittacosis is derived from the Greek word for parrot, psittakos, and was firs

Q Fever
Q fever is a disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii which mainly afflicts sheep and cattle but can be transmitted to humans who come into contact with infected animals. Symptoms resembl

Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease of the central nervous system (CNS); it is one of the oldest and most feared diseases reported in medical literature. Incidence of rabies is widespread throughout the world.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus that causes mild cold-like symptoms in adults and older healthy children. It can cause serious respiratory infections in young babies, especial

Rotavirus infection (Viral Gastroenteritis)

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Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis is a chronic, communicable infection due to the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis most commonly affects the lungs, but can spread to almost any part of the body.

Typhoid Fever
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi.

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
Enterococci are bacteria that are normally found in the bowel and the female genital tract. They are normally of very low virulence and therefore they do not cause symptomatic disease in many people.

West Nile Virus (viral encephalitis, western equine encephalitis)
West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitos and causes an illness that ranges from mild to severe. Mild, flu-like illness is often called West Nile fever. More severe forms of disease, which can be li

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping Cough, otherwise known as Pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease which affects the respiratory system and produces spasms of coughing that usual

Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by fever, jaundice, kidney failure, and bleeding.

Virtual Infection Centre Full Disease List

Acne (Acne)

Amoebiasis (Amoebic Dysentery)

Anaemia of chronic disease

Anthrax

Aspergillosis

Bacterial Meningitis

Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

Botulism

Brucellosis

Candidiasis (Thrush)

Chickenpox - Varicella Zoster Virus (Chickenpox - Varicella Zoster Virus)

Chlamydia (trachomatis, pneumoniae, psittacci, pecorum)

Cholera

Contact Dermatitis

Cytomegalovirus CMV infection

Dengue fever (Breakbone fever)

Dental Caries

Gonorrhoea (GC)

Hepatitis A virus

Hepatitis B virus

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles) and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN)

HIV AIDS (Human immune deficiency virus & Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Legionnaire's disease (Legionella pneumonia; Pontiac fever)

Leptospirosis (Weil/'s disease/syndrome; Icterohemorrhagic fever)

Lyme Disease

Mad Cow Disease (Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy; New variant CJD)

Malaria

Malaria

Measles (Rubeola)

Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei, Psuedoglanders, Whitmore's Disease)

Meningitis (Eosinophilic meningitis)

Meningococcal septicaemia (Meningococcemia, Meningococcal bacteremia)

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Middle ear infection (Otitis Media)

Mucormycosis (Zygomycosis)

Mumps (Epidemic parotitis)

Neutropenia

Ototoxicity

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Petechiae skin purpura

Psittacosis (Chlamydial pneumonia, Ornithosis, Chlamydia psittaci, Parrot fever)

Q Fever

Rabies

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection

Rotavirus infection (Viral Gastroenteritis)

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Tuberculosis (TB)

Typhoid Fever

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

West Nile Virus (viral encephalitis, western equine encephalitis)

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Yellow fever