hMPV causes upper and lower respiratory infections. Most people recover within 7-10 days. Virus has been circulating for nearly 70 years
Campylobacter is one of four key global causes of diarrhoeal diseases. Most common bacterial cause of human gastroenteritis worldwide. Every year, almost 1 in 10 people fall ill from foodborne diseases. 550 million people fall ill yearly, including 220 million children under 5
Ascariasis is caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, a large nematode parasite. Females can reach lengths over 12 inches in length. Most common in tropical and subtropical areas with poor sanitation
Mpox was first discovered in 1958 in monkeys, first human case in 1970 in DRC. Two major genetic groups exist: clade I (formerly Central African) and clade II. Most cases before 2022 were from DRC and Nigeria. Since 2022, cases reported in multiple countries, including UK. Clade II mpox no longer considered HCID in UK since January 2023
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by monkeypox virus. Two clades exist: West African and Congo Basin strains. Endemic countries include Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Nigeria. 2022 outbreak affected 16 countries, with highest cases in US and Europe
Rabies is a fatal viral disease affecting the central nervous system. Virus spreads through saliva of infected animals, usually through bites. Disease can be fatal if untreated, with death occurring within 10-14 days