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COVID-19 is an infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It can range from mild illness to severe disease and even death, especially in people with
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection spread by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Most people in Uganda who live near forests,
Ebola and Marburg are severe viral infections that can affect many organs in the body. They are rare but very serious diseases that can spread
What is Rabies? Rabies is a viral infection that affects both wild and domestic animals, and it can be transmitted to humans through bites, scratches,
What is Poliomyelitis? Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a viral infection that spreads from person to person, mainly through contaminated food or water. Most people who
What is Measles? Measles is a very contagious viral illness that spreads easily from one person to another through coughing, sneezing, or close contact. Anyone
What is Chicken Pox? Chicken pox is a very contagious viral infection that causes an itchy rash with small blisters. People are contagious from two
What is Avian Influenza? Avian influenza, also called bird flu, is caused by bird flu viruses (mainly H5N1). People can get it from close contact
What is Candidiasis? Candidiasis, also called a yeast infection, is caused by a fungus called Candida. It usually affects the mouth, skin, or private areas.
Typhus fever is an infection caused by a group of bacteria known as Rickettsia. It is spread to humans mainly through lice, fleas, or mites.
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