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Many animals bite, including rats, cats, dogs and snakes. If a bite breaks the skin, it can become infected and will need medical treatment to stop the infection from getting worse. 

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Animal bites

Do I need a tetanus jab (vaccine) after an accident or injury? 

Jellyfish stings and other sea creature stings

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Snake bites

Viral infections are caused by germs called viruses. These tiny organisms invade and damage the cells of the body. The symptoms you may notice when you have a viral infection are caused by this damage and your body fighting the virus. Common examples of viral infections include chickenpox and the common cold. 


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Rabies

Cirrhosis is when scar tissue forms in your liver after many years of damage. Learn about its symptoms, causes and treatment. 

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Cirrhosis of the liver: Symptoms, causes and treatment

A bone cyst is a hole inside a bone that’s filled with fluid. Discover the symptoms, common causes and treatment options for bone cysts

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Bone cyst: Symptoms, causes and treatment

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) causes serious brain damage. Find out about CJD’s symptoms, causes and treatment.

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)

Antibiotics help fight bacterial infections, but they don’t work for viruses. Find out about what they treat, when to use them, antibiotic resistance and side effects. 

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 How antibiotics work: Types, uses and side effects 

Known as ‘black fungus’, mucormycosis is a rare, serious fungal infection. Find out about its symptoms, causes and treatment options.

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Mucormycosis: Symptoms, causes and treatment

A Bartholin’s cyst is a small fluid-filled lump that grows near the opening of the vagina. Discover its causes, symptoms and how to treat it at home.

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Bartholin’s cyst: Symptoms, causes and treatment

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is when your heart rate speeds up too much when you stand or sit up. Learn about its causes and treatment.

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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Oedema – also known as dropsy – is a build-up of fluid in your body that causes swelling. Find out about its symptoms, causes and treatment.

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Oedema: Symptoms, causes and treatment

Vaginismus is when the muscles of your vagina automatically tighten, making sex painful. Discover the common causes and the best treatment for vaginismus. 

Vaginismus: Symptoms, causes and treatment

Wondering how to treat an insect bite or sting? Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms, causes and treatment of bug bites and stings.

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