- Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection
Human metapneumovirus is a common cause of upper respiratory infections among infants and children under 5 years old While anyone can catch hMPV, infants, older adults, and those with health conditions like immunosuppression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are at higher risk for severe illness Extra care should be taken to protect at-risk groups and health care
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Influenza: Avian - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO questions and answers page on avian influenza – A(H5N1) – including symptoms, treatments and prevention
- Depressive disorder (depression)
WHO fact sheet on depression, providing information on prevalence, symptoms, prevention and contributing factors, diagnosis and treatment, and WHO's work in the area
- COVID-19 symptoms and severity - World Health Organization (WHO)
COVID-19: symptoms Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary, but mild cases often experience fever, cough, and fatigue Moderate cases may have difficulty breathing or mild pneumonia While severe cases may have severe pneumonia, other organ failure possible death Anyone experiencing difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical attention
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