Infections

Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot (also known as tinea) is characterised by the symptoms below.

Boils

A boil is a large painful, pimple-like infection of a hair follicle.

Candida

Candida (also known as thrush) is a fungal disease which can affect many parts of the body, but is particularly likely to affect warm, damp areas such as the genital region.

Chicken Pox

Chicken pox is one of the most common infectious diseases of childhood and is highly contagious. It is easily recognised by its distinctive rash.

Cold Sores

Cold sores are blisters that form around the mouth and inside the nose often appearing towards the end of a cold. This common and infectious virus can also attack other parts of the face, the genitals (see Genital and...

Colds and Flu

These are in fact two different illnesses. The common cold is an inflammation of mucous membranes caused by a number of viruses. Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the delicate skin which covers the white of the eye underneath the eyelids (the medical term for this is the conjunctiva or the conjunctival membrane).

Cystitis (Urinary Tract Infection)

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder which affects both women and men, causing discomfort and inconvenience.

Ear Infections

Ear infections are classified according to the area affected. The most common, otitis media, is an infection of the middle ear, and is very common in children Middle ear infections are usually very painful, the area so...

German Measles

German measles (or Rubella) is a common, mild, contagious viral infection which mainly affects children. However, it can cause major complications to an unborn child if contracted during pregnancy.