Genetic Diseases
A genetic disorder caused by a mutation affecting the production of haemoglobin, resulting in sickle-shaped red blood cells.
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
A disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, once common among sailors.
What is Scurvy?
This viral disease causes fever, cough, sore throat and body aches, and spreads rapidly each winter.
What is Influenza / Flu?
A bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and can spread through airborne droplets.
What is Tuberculosis (TB)?
A chronic condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose levels.
What is Diabetes
A genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.
What is Down Syndrome?
A disease resulting from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation that can cause abnormal skin cell growth.
What is Skin Cancer?
A viral disease that became a global pandemic in 2020 and primarily affects the respiratory system.
What is COVID-19?
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) commonly referred to as "the clap"
What is gonorrhoea
A neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures.
What is Epilepsy?
An inherited disorder affecting the body's ability to regulate blood clotting.
What is Haemophilia?
A condition caused by inadequate iron intake, leading to fatigue and reduced oxygen transport.
What is Iron Deficiency / Anaemia?
A viral infection that attacks the immune system and can progress to AIDS if untreated.
What is HIV?
A bacterial disease historically associated with contaminated water and severe diarrhoea.
What is Cholera?
A disease involving uncontrolled growth and division of abnormal cells.
What is Cancer?
This inherited disorder causes colour vision deficiency, making it difficult to distinguish between certain colours, especially red and green.
What is Color Blindness?
A disease linked to poor diet, physical inactivity, and obesity, affecting blood glucose regulation.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
This viral disease causes a rash and fever and is prevented through vaccination.
What is Measles?
A bacterial infection often linked to contaminated food (raw eggs and raw chicken).
What is Salmonella Poisoning?
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with memory loss and cognitive decline.
What is Alzheimer's Disease? (accept Dementia)
This genetic condition often requires daily chest physiotherapy because thick mucus builds up in the lungs.
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
This condition occurs when a person does not receive enough nutrients, energy, vitamins, or minerals from their diet, leading to poor health and development.
What is Malnutrition?
This viral infection is commonly spread through close skin-to-skin contact and can cause painful blisters or sores around the mouth or genitals. Once infected, the virus remains in the body for life and may become active again during periods of stress or illness.
What is Herpes?
A sexually transmitted bacterial infection common in Koala populations?
What is Chlamydia?
This disease was declared eradicated worldwide in 1980 following a successful global vaccination campaign.
What is Smallpox?