Diseases

Find information about infectious diseases for everyone and for health professionals.

We regularly add new topics and diseases to this website. In the meantime, additional information remains on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website

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  • Syphilis for health professionals

    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)

    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.
  • Whooping cough (pertussis) for health professionals

    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.