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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
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes causing a spectrum of disease from mild to severe symptoms
Zika virus
Zika virus infection is spread by day-biting mosquitoes
West Nile virus
West Nile virus (WNV) is a type of flavivirus (like dengue or Zika) that can cause a potentially serious infection in humans
Typhoid fever
Typhoid infection is acquired through contaminated food or water
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Varicella (Chickenpox)
Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a common infection caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV)
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
