- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization (WHO)
if you develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, self-isolate until you recover Vaccination against COVID-19 is based on priority groups such as people aged 60 years and over, and those with underlying medical problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic health problems, immunosuppression (including HIV), obesity, cancer
- Shingles (herpes zoster) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Symptoms The most common symptom of shingles is a painful rash They include the following Pain, itching, tingling, or numbness usually occurs before the rash appears This can happen days or even weeks before the rash A rash typically appears on one side of the body, often as a single stripe or band of blisters
- Post COVID-19 condition (long COVID) - World Health Organization (WHO)
These symptoms might persist from their initial illness or develop after their recovery Symptoms can be mild to severely debilitating, and affect someone’s capacity to work, perform their daily activities or do exercise With increasing understanding of post COVID-19 condition, some clinical patterns have become clearer
- Candidiasis (yeast infection) - World Health Organization (WHO)
The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection can be uncomfortable Intense itching in the vagina and around the vulva is a common complaint Redness and soreness of the vulva might also be experienced, accompanied by a thick, white, curd-like vaginal discharge Painful urination and discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse can also occur
- Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection - World Health Organization (WHO)
Symptoms of more severe disease include wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, severe fatigue, dehydration, or a persistent fever that does not improve If someone is experiencing any of these severe symptoms, they should seek medical advice
- Typhoid - World Health Organization (WHO)
Symptoms include prolonged fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and constipation or diarrhoea Some patients may have a rash Severe cases may lead to serious complications or even death Typhoid fever can be treated with antibiotics although increasing resistance to different types of antibiotics is making treatment more complicated
- Guillain–Barré syndrome - World Health Organization (WHO)
The first symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome include weakness or tingling sensations They usually start in the legs and can spread to the arms and face For some people, these symptoms can lead to paralysis of the legs, arms, or muscles in the face In approximately one third of people, the chest muscles are affected, making it hard to breathe
- Diphtheria - World Health Organization (WHO)
Symptoms of diphtheria usually begin 2–5 days after exposure to the bacteria Typical symptoms of the infection include a sore throat, fever, swollen neck glands and weakness Within 2–3 from infection, the dead tissue in the respiratory tract forms a thick, grey coating that can cover tissues in the nose, tonsils and throat, making it hard
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