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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/bacterial-vs-viral-infection
What is the difference between bacterial and viral infections? | healthdirect
Bacterial and viral infections can have similar symptoms but are treated differently. Find out more about bacterial and viral infections.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/eye-infections
Eye infections | healthdirect
Eye infections like conjunctivitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Some eye infections are serious – learn about the symptoms and treatment.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/dog-cat-bat-and-human-bites
Dog, cat, bat and human bites - treatment, symptoms and infections | healthdirect
Jan 23, 2025 - Dog, cat and human bites are the most common types of animal bite. Here's what to do if you get bitten by an animal or have contact with a bat.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/herpesvirus-infections
Herpesvirus infections | healthdirect
Several herpesviruses can infect people and these infections are common. Learn more about herpesvirus infections, including the different types, causes,...
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/bowel-infections
Bowel infections (intestinal infections) - symptoms and treatment | healthdirect
Bowel or gastrointestinal infections can affect anyone. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of different bowel infections.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/bacterial-infections
Bacterial infections - symptoms, causes and treatments | healthdirect
Bacterial infections can affect many parts of your body. Find out about bacterial infections, how they are treated and how to stop them spreading.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/school-exclusion-periods
School exclusion periods - infections, colds, COVID-19 | healthdirect
If your child has an infectious illness, you may need to keep them home to stop it spreading at daycare or school. Learn about school exclusion periods here.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/what-causes-diarrhoea
Diarrhoea causes - health conditions, infections, treatments | healthdirect
Read more about what can cause diarrhoea. Various acute infections as well as long-term health conditions, bowel disease and even medical treatments.
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/invasive-staph-infections
Invasive staph infections - staphylococcus aureus | healthdirect
Invasive staphylococcus infections (golden staph) are less common than other staph infections but usually more serious. Learn about staph infections.
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