Man develops a squirming snake-like lesion on his foot after a holiday to Nigeria. The lesion was intensely itchy and grew longer every day.
infection
Ebola virus disease
The first symptoms of Ebola virus disease, which usually appear suddenly, include fever, fatigue, weakness and muscle aches and pains.
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an infectious disease, which usually affects the upper respiratory tract. Onset of respiratory diphtheria is gradual, with symptoms such as mild fever, sore throat, fatigue and hoarse voice.
Travel vaccinations
Travel immunisations are important in pre-trip planning to certain countries. Vaccinations that travellers may need include tetanus and diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, and typhoid vaccinations.
What is Japanese encephalitis (and should I be worried?)
Japanese encephalitis – a vaccine-preventable viral illness that is spread by mosquitos – can cause inflammation of your brain (encephalitis).
Dehydration and hot weather
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. You are at particular risk of dehydration during hot weather.
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a virus spread by certain mosquitoes.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Some diseases spread by mosquito bites cannot be treated and may produce long term problems or death.
Jet lag: how to avoid it
Spending a few hours travelling by air can make you feel low, tired and lethargic. This is called jet lag.
Typhoid
Typhoid fever is an infection caused by Salmonella typhi. Most cases in Australia occur in travellers returning from developing countries.
