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Mpox (Monkeypox)

Monkeypox (mpox) is a rare infectious disease related to smallpox. While symptoms are usually mild, it can be serious and need medical attention.

Smallpox

Smallpox is a highly infectious disease, eradicated worldwide by successful vaccination. Read about prevention and its relationship to mpox.

Contact tracing

Contact tracing is a method used to slow the spread of infections by identifying people who have been in contact with an infected person.

Proctitis

Proctitis can be caused by STIs, ulcerative colitis and radiation therapy. Symptoms can affect your quality of life. Read on to learn about treatment.

What is the difference between bacterial and viral infections?

Bacterial and viral infections can have similar symptoms but are treated differently. Find out more about bacterial and viral infections.

Notification of illness and disease

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness. Learn more about the different types, symptoms and treatment options.

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