Mycobacterium ulcerans (Buruli ulcer)

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Methanol poisoning

Methanol is a clear, colourless liquid; drinking methanol, even in very small amounts, is extremely dangerous

Mpox

Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the virus MPXV

COVID-19

The typical symptoms of COVID-19 are fever and a cough that may progress to pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties

Avian influenza (bird flu)

An infection in birds caused by several strains of influenza A virus and some of these strains have spread from wild birds to domestic poultry

Rabies

Rabies is transmitted to humans usually by a bite or scratch from an infected animal (usually a dog) and almost always fatal once symptoms appear

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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a rare but serious, potentially life-threatening condition, which can cause anaemia, kidney failure and can affect the brain, guts, heart, liver and pancreas


Hantavirus

Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents, such as mice, rats or voles, that can infect humans through contact with their urine, faeces, or saliva


Malaria

Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease, transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito occurring in many tropical regions of the world


Measles

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness with the potential for serious and life-threatening complications


Methanol poisoning

Methanol is a clear, colourless liquid; drinking methanol, even in very small amounts, is extremely dangerous


Outdoor air quality

In many parts of the world, poor air quality is a significant public health problem



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