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What is Pneumococcus? Pneumococcal disease is a name for any infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus. Pneumococcal infections can range from ear and sinus infections to pneumonia and bloodstream infections. There are vaccines to help prevent pneumococcal disease. All specimens that are sent to the Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis for

What is Plague?  Plague is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Plague is found mainly in rodents, and is spread by fleas from rodent to rodent, as well as from rodents to other animals (including dogs) and humans, or accidentally from fleas to humans.   Plague is still present in parts of Africa,

What is Pertussis?  Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly infectious disease that affects the respiratory tract. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis in Publications Bulletin April 2019 Bulletin November 2015 Bulletin November 2014 Bulletin November 2011 Bulletin May 2005