Lassa Fever – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Lassa fever is one of the many viral haemorrhagic fevers like Rift Valley fever. It is endemic in west Africa
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Malaria – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted via mosquitos. There are different types of malaria
Read moreChickenpox – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Vaccine
Chickenpox is one of the most common childhood viral infections and in most cases it is a mild disease. However
Read moreGerman Measles (Rubella) – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Rubella, which is commonly referred to as German measles, is a viral infection that is not seen as often as
Read moreMumps – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Mumps is not a very common childhood infection but there are still occasional outbreaks in South Africa. Mumps is caused
Read moreMeasles – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Measles is a contagious viral infection that is common in childhood. Measles is also known as rubeola and should not
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