- Avian Influenza A (H5N5) - United States of America
Human infection with avian influenza viruses may result in a spectrum of illness, ranging from mild upper respiratory tract symptoms to severe, life-threatening conditions Clinical manifestations may include conjunctivitis, respiratory, gastrointestinal symptoms, encephalitis (brain swelling), and encephalopathy (brain damage)
- Sickle-cell disease - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on sick-cell disease, including information on causes and risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and management and WHO's work on the disease
- Shingles (herpes zoster)
WHO fact sheet on shingles (herpes zoster), including key facts, risk factors, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment and WHO response
- Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection
Human metapneumovirus usually causes cold or flu-like symptoms However, how sick a person gets depends on many things, including their overall health Also, since viruses can evolve, their severity may change WHO works with global experts to monitor these changes
- Coronavirus - World Health Organization (WHO)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe These particles range from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols It is important to practice respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-isolate until you recover if
- Anxiety disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet about anxiety disorders, including information on symptoms, contributing factors, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and WHO's work in this area
- Mononucleosis (glandular fever)
Mononucleosis, often called glandular fever, mono or the kissing disease, is a common illness, especially among teens and young adults
- Bipolar disorder - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on bipolar disorder, including key facts, symptoms and patterns, risks and protective factors, treatment and care, and WHO response
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