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Tapeworm infections occur when a person ingests undercooked or raw meat, pork, or fish that contains tapeworm larvae. Common types include Taenia saginata (from beef),
Intestinal worms are parasites that live in the human digestive system. They enter the body when worm eggs are swallowed through contaminated food or water,
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
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