Diseases

Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) causes a rare but serious disease in humans. Anyone bitten or scratched by a bat in Australia should seek urgent medical attention. We monitor and report on human ABLV cases in our community.

Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) causes a fatal encephalitis similar to rabies. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers. We publish case definitions and guidelines to support health professionals and health authorities.

COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It spreads through respiratory droplets and airborne particles. It can be serious, especially for certain groups. Getting vaccinated is the best protection. We monitor and report on national data and provide guidelines to minimise the risk.

COVID-19 is a highly infectious respiratory infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on COVID-19 data and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines.

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. You can get infected by ingesting food or water contaminated with faeces or contact with an infected person. It can be serious, especially for high-risk groups. Vaccination and good hygiene can protect you. We monitor and report on national case data.

Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable viral infection of the liver. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines to support health professionals and health authorities.

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) spreads to humans and other animals through infected mosquitoes. Most people don’t get any symptoms. For the small number who do, it can cause severe illness or even death. The best protection is to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes and getting vaccinated.

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) spreads to humans and other animals through infected mosquitoes. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We support a One Health approach to JEV and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions, guidelines and advice.

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness. It can be very serious and cause hospitalisation or death. Getting vaccinated is the best protection. We monitor and report on measles in our community, including national case numbers and trends. We provide guidelines to minimise the risk of spread.

Measles is a serious viral illness. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines to support health professionals and health authorities respond to measles cases.

Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). It spreads through contact with infected people or animals, but you can take steps to protect yourself. We monitor and report on case numbers and trends and provide guidelines to minimise the risk.

Mpox is caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV). It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines to support health professionals and health authorities.

Polio is a highly contagious viral disease. It can lead to long-term disability and death. In Australia, the risk of polio is low, but vaccination is still important. We monitor and report on polio cases and wastewater detections and provide guidelines to minimise the risk.

Polio is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable viral infection caused by poliovirus. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and guidelines to support health professionals and health authorities.

Q fever is a bacterial infection that can spread to people from animals, mainly through breathing in contaminated dust. It can be serious. Getting vaccinated is the best protection if you are at risk of exposure. We monitor and report on Q fever cases and provide guidelines to minimise the risk.

Q fever is a bacterial zoonotic disease. It mainly spreads to people through inhalation of contaminated dust. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and guidelines to support health professionals.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious respiratory virus. RSV often spreads through respiratory droplets. It can be serious, especially for high-risk groups. Getting vaccinated is the best protection. We monitor and report on RSV in our community, including national case numbers.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is caused by RSV. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidance to support health professionals and health authorities.

Seasonal flu most often spreads through respiratory droplets. It can be serious, especially for high-risk groups. Getting vaccinated is the best protection. We monitor and report on flu in our community, including national case numbers. We provide guidelines to minimise the risk.

Seasonal influenza is mainly caused by influenza A or B viruses. It is a nationally notifiable respiratory disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines to support health professionals and health authorities.

Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It can go undetected, so regular testing is important. It’s easy to cure if found early, but can be serious if untreated. We monitor and report on syphilis case numbers and trends and provide guidelines to minimise the risk.

Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmissible infection (STI). It can be serious if untreated. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines to support health professionals.

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It spreads through respiratory droplets and can be serious, especially for babies. Getting vaccinated is the best protection. We monitor and report on pertussis in our community, including national case numbers and trends.

Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory disease. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines to support health professionals.