Gastroenteritis, commonly called ‘gastro’, is an infection or inflammation of the digestive system.
Shigella infection (also known as shigellosis) is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut), caused by Shigella bacteria.
Information about the management of people identified with an antibiotic resistant bacterium known as vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE).
Giardia infection (giardiasis) causes a bowel (gut) illness called giardiasis, which is a form of gastroenteritis.
Norovirus is a type of virus that causes gastroenteritis, with vomiting and diarrhoea.
This fact sheet gives information about rotavirus which is the most common diarrhoeal illness in children
Salmonella infection (also known as salmonellosis) is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut), caused by Salmonella bacteria.
Information about Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS).
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild viral infection caused by different human viruses, for example, Coxsackie A, enterovirus and echovirus.
Cryptosporidium infection (Cryptosporidiosis) is a form of gastroenteritis (gastro). It can affect your intestines, liver, stomach or lungs. It is caused by a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium which is found in faeces (poo).
Food poisoning is any illness caused by eating food or drink that is contaminated with certain types of bacteria, parasites, viruses or toxins.
Acanthamoeba, a form of amoeba, may cause infection in people wearing contact lenses. The lenses may cause microscopic abrasions on the surface of the eye, which will allow the amoeba to enter the eye from water or on contact lenses.
Campylobacter infection (also known as campylobacteriosis) is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut), caused by Campylobacter bacteria.
A developmental anomaly is a broad term for conditions which are present at conception or occur before the end of pregnancy. In the case of cerebral palsy, a small number also occur after birth.
Threadworms are tiny parasitic worms that can infect your large intestine. The most common type of infection in Australia is Enterobius vermicularis and is particularly common in children.
Wastewater contains 99.7 per cent water. However, the 0.3 per cent of dissolved and suspended matter can contain many micro-organisms that may be harmful to humans, animals and the environment.
A list of infectious diseases that vaccines can protect against. If enough people are immunised against a contagious disease it is possible to achieve community, or ‘herd’ protection, where even those who are not able to be immunised are protected from the disease.
If you are travelling overseas you should prepared and understand the health risks you could face in the places you are travelling to and take all reasonable measures to prevent illness.
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are illnesses caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi.
Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by toxins (poisons) produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
Cholera is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut) caused by certain strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholera that produce toxins (poisons).
Viral meningitis is an infection of the membranes (linings) that cover the brain and spinal cord. A variety of viruses can cause meningitis, including those that cause gastroenteritis, measles, mumps, chicken pox and herpes.
WA is experiencing a rise in cryptosporidiosis cases, a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by a parasite found in faeces (poo) of infected humans and some animals.
Fluoride is found naturally in all water sources, including fresh and sea water. It is also found naturally in a wide range of food items including tea, fish and rice. It is a normal part of the diet, capable of providing nutritional benefits.
A sewage spill is when sewage from a waste treatment cycle overflows, leaks or spills into a body of water or onto land, or into a building.
Screen time includes using electronic media like watching TV or DVDs, playing on computers, laptops, smart phones or other handheld electronic devices and video game consoles.
From 1 January 2016 only parents of children (aged up to and including 19 years) who are fully immunised, or are on a recognised catch-up schedule, or have an approved medical exemption, can continue to receive family assistance payments.
A little bit of planning before you travel overseas can make a big difference to your health.
This information is designed to help you manage the quality of water in water tanks on your property.
Yellow fever is a viral disease which causes bleeding, jaundice, kidney and liver failure and which is primarily spread by mosquitoes.
Floodwaters or heavy rain may damage your septic tank, which is also known as an onsite wastewater system.
If you have a catheter you may experience some common problems with the drainage system from time to time.
Hand hygiene means cleaning your hands with either soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. Good hand hygiene is the most effective way to stop the spread of infection.
Breast milk has not been shown to transmit hepatitis C. There is a small risk (about 5 per cent) of mothers transmitting hepatitis C to their babies at birth.
Floatation tanks are purpose-built tanks filled with water and Epsom salts. They are used to reduce external stimulation and promote relaxation.
Natural waterways can pose a public health risk to swimmers.
Intensive care refers to the specialised treatment given to patients in an acute medical condition who require critical medical care.
Burnt or friable asbestos sheets and material containing asbestos presents a health hazard and exposure to airborne asbestos fibres will be extremely high.
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) refers to a cycle of assisted reproductive technology procedures to collect eggs from a woman that are then fertilised with sperm outside the body. Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is similar to IVF but embryos are created by injecting a single sperm into the egg.
Fertility awareness means not having sex during the fertile times in a woman’s menstrual cycle.
Gastroscopy (or endoscopy) is an examination of the oesophagus (gullet or food pipe), stomach and duodenum (upper part of the small bowel) using a flexible telescope called a gastroscope.
If you're going to hospital, you probably have many questions. This information is provided to help answer your questions and make your hospital stay as smooth, safe and comfortable as possible.
Serious allergic reactions occur in approximately 2 per cent of stings from ants, bees and wasps.
It is your responsibility to ensure your swimming pool or spa is safe to use.
There are a number of helpful tips you can follow for healthy swimming in Western Australia's rivers and beaches.
Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria. It usually affects the lungs, but can involve the kidneys, bones, spine, brain and other parts of the body.
How to treat nose bleeds
BCG is a vaccine against tuberculosis (TB). It uses a live TB germ that has been modified in the laboratory so that it will not cause disease in a healthy person.
Outpatient Direct is a WA based telephone service that assists some WA public hospital patients to manage their outpatient appointments at certain specialties/clinics.
Care is needed to prepare and store infant formula powder safely, to help reduce any risk of illness.