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Introduction Cytomegalovirus
CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that belongs to the herpes familyof viruses. It's spread through bodily fluids, such as saliva and urine, and can be passed on through close contact with young children, such as when changing nappies. CMV can also be passed on through kissing, having sex, or receiving an infected organ during an organ
Getting help and support Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)
Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)All women and girls have the right to control what happens to their bodies and the right to say no to FGM. Help is available if you've had FGM or you're worried that you or someone you know is at risk. If someone is in immediate danger , contact the police immediately by dialling 999. If you're concerned that someone may be at risk , contact
The law and FGM Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)
Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)FGM is illegal in the UK. It is an offence to: perform FGM (including taking a childabroad for FGM) help a girl perform FGM on herself in or outside the UK help anyone perform FGM in the UK help anyone perform FGM outside the UK on a UK national or resident fail to protect a girl for whom you are responsible from FGM Anyone who performs
Download the Statement Opposing FGM Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)
Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)The summer holidays are when many young girls are taken abroad, often to their family's birth country, to have FGM performed. The FGM statement, also known as the FGM health passport, highlights the fact that FGM is a serious criminal offence in the UK. If you're worried about FGM, print out this statement, take it abroad with you and show it to
The procedure Circumcision in boys
Circumcision in boysCircumcision is usually carried out on a day patient basis. This means yourchild will be admitted to hospital on the same day he has surgery and won't need to stay overnight. Hewon't be able to eat or drink before having surgery you'll receive detailed information in a letter. After being admitted to hospital, yourchild will be seen by the
Want to know more? Persistent trophoblastic disease
Persistent trophoblastic diseaseCancer Research UK: persistent trophoblastic disease and choriocarcinoma Charing Cross Hospital: Hydatidiform Mole and Choriocarcinoma UK Information and Support Service The Sheffield Trophoblastic Disease Centre
Introduction Gluten intolerance
Gluten intoleranceCoeliac disease is a common digestive condition where the small intestine becomes inflamed and unable to absorb nutrients. It can cause a range of symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating. Coeliac diseaseis caused by an adverse reaction to gluten, a dietary protein found in three types of cereal: wheat barley rye Gluten
Symptoms Gluten intolerance
Gluten intoleranceSymptoms of coeliac disease can range from mild to severe,and often come and go. Mild cases may not cause any noticeable symptoms, and the condition is often only detected during testing for another condition. Treatment is recommended even when symptoms are mild or non-existent, becausecomplications can still occur. Common symptoms
Causes Gluten intolerance
Gluten intoleranceCoeliac disease is caused by an abnormal immune system reaction to the protein gluten, which is found in foods such as bread, pasta, cereals and biscuits . It's an autoimmune condition, where the immune system mistakes healthy cells and substances for harmful onesand produces antibodies against them (antibodies usually fight off bacteria and
Introduction Herpes simplex virus
Herpes simplex virusCold sores are small blisters that develop on the lips oraround the mouth. They're caused by the herpes simplex virusand usually clear up without treatment within 7 to 10 days. Youmay nothave any symptoms when you first become infected with the herpes simplex virus. An outbreak of cold sores mayhappen some time later. Cold sores often start