Thalassaemia
This inherited blood disorder prevents someone from making enough haemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body. Find out more about the types and symptoms of thalassaemia.
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Cholera
Cholera is an illness that gives you severe diarrhoea and dehydration. It’s mostly found in parts of the world with poor water and sanitation.
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Shigella infection (bowel infection)
Shigella infection is an infection of the gut that usually causes diarrhoea. You can become infected through contaminated food or water.
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G6PD deficiency
G6PD deficiency or 'favism' is a genetic disorder. It leads to red blood cell breakdown upon exposure to certain triggers, but can be managed.
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Neutropenia
Neutropenia is a condition with low neutrophil (white blood cell) levels, increasing infection risk. Seek help if you have neutropenia and a fever.
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Kaposi sarcoma
Kaposi sarcoma is usually found under the skin, or in the lining of the mouth, nose or throat, and is associated with HIV/AIDS. Find out more.
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Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, or milk sugar. Learn more about treatment, symptoms and tests for lactose intolerance.
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Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in males, but most are slow-growing. Find out more about screening, diagnosis and treatment.
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Sickle cell anaemia
Sickle cell anaemia is the most common and serious form of sickle cell disease. Read more about sickle cell anaemia and how it is treated.
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