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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/notification-of-illness-and-disease
Notification of illness and disease | healthdirect
Notifiable diseases require reporting to government health authorities. Learn why this is important and what information must be shared.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/pelvic-inflammatory-disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease | healthdirect
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is inflammation and infection of the pelvic organs or lining. It can cause serious complications, but is treatable.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coeliac-disease
Coeliac disease | healthdirect
Dec 23, 2024 - People with coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how coeliac disease can affect your life and why it's important to get diagnosed.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/pneumococcal-disease
Pneumococcal disease | healthdirect
Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that is easily spread. Read more about pneumococcal symptoms, treatment and vaccination here.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/menieres-disease
Meniere’s disease | healthdirect
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the ear that causes hearing and balance problems. There's no cure, but the symptoms can be managed.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/congenital-heart-disease
Congenital heart disease | healthdirect
Congenital heart disease is a birth defect caused when your heart hasn't formed properly. It varies in severity from uncomplicated to serious.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease | healthdirect
May 8, 2025 - Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness that mainly affects children under 10 years old but can also affect older children and adults.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/addisons-disease
Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency) | healthdirect
Apr 10, 2026 - Addison's disease is when your adrenal glands don't make enough cortisol and aldosterone. Read about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/severs-disease
Sever's disease - treatment, symptoms and causes | healthdirect
Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in children. It affects children 8 – 14 years of age. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/chronic-kidney-disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) - stages, symptoms and treatment | healthdirect
Chronic kidney disease is kidney disease that continues to get worse without improving. Find out more about chronic kidney disease.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/fifth-disease
Fifth disease (slapped cheek disease) | healthdirect
Fifth disease or 'slapped cheek disease' is a mild viral illness marked by a red rash that makes children's cheeks look like they've been slapped.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/motor-neurone-disease-mnd
Motor neurone disease (MND) - causes, symptoms and treatments | healthdirect
Oct 23, 2024 - Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/alzheimers-disease
Alzheimer's disease - symptoms, causes, diagnosis and prevention | healthdirect
Oct 29, 2024 - Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that affects your memory and behaviour. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/huntingtons-disease
Huntington’s disease - symptoms, treatments and causes | healthdirect
Huntington's disease affects your nervous system and worsens over time. Symptoms include difficulty with limb control and changes to how you think.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/throat-diseases
Throat disease — strep throat | healthdirect
Your throat is part of your respiratory and digestive systems. Learn how to manage conditions that affect it, such as strep throat and colds.
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