- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - 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
- 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
- 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
- Shingles (herpes zoster)
WHO fact sheet on shingles (herpes zoster), including key facts, risk factors, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment and WHO response
- Dengue - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on dengue, providing information on symptoms, diagnostics and treatment, global burden, transmission, risk factors, prevention and control and WHO's work in this area
- 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
- Influenza: Avian - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO questions and answers page on avian influenza – A(H5N1) – including symptoms, treatments and prevention
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