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Viral infections

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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Dengue
Polio
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Glandular fever
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Ebola virus disease
Bornholm disease
West Nile virus
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Zika virus
Tetanus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Polio and post polio syndrome
Yellow fever
Molluscum contagiosum

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