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  1. Infant reflux

    Reflux is common in babies and causes no pain or problems with weight gain in most babies.

  2. Infection prevention and control online learning

    Learn the basics of infection prevention and control in 6 free online learning modules which are available to everyone.

  3. Infection risk - cardiac surgery and mycobacteria

    Mycobacterium chimaera is a type of bacterium known as a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM). There is a risk that heater cooler units (HCUs) used in cardiac (heart) surgery may be contaminated with Mycobacterium chimaera, and that exposure of patients to the exhaust from these units in the operating theatre may lead to the development of a serious infection up to several years post-surgery.

  4. Infections – bacterial and viral

    Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but they are useless against viral infections.

  5. Infertility in men

    A couple isn't suspected of fertility problems until they have tried and failed to conceive for one year.

  6. Infertility in women

    The odds of a young fertile couple conceiving by having sexual intercourse around the time of ovulation are approximately one in five every month.

  7. Influenza (flu)

    Influenza (the flu) is caused by a virus. The flu is more than just a bad cold. It can occasionally lead to serious complications. Immunisation offers protection from flu.

  8. Iron and iron deficiency

    About iron and iron deficiency - symptoms, stages, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, who is at risk, daily intake, food sources and supplements.

  9. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

    Irritable bowel syndrome can't be cured with medications or special diets but avoiding individual triggers can help prevent it.

  10. Japanese encephalitis

    Japanese encephalitis is a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) which can be spread to humans through mosquito bites.