- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- Shingles (herpes zoster)
WHO fact sheet on shingles (herpes zoster), including key facts, risk factors, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment and WHO response
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
WHO fact sheet on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provides key facts and information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and WHO response
- Influenza - World Health Organization (WHO)
Symptoms Influenza is characterized by a sudden onset of high fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, malaise, and a runny nose lasting 2 to 7 days Influenza is usually mild and uncomplicated and most people recover without medical treatment
- Guillain–Barré syndrome
WHO fact sheet on Guillain-Barré syndrome Includes sections on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and care and WHO's work in this area
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