Health conditions: Infections
Plain-English guides to 6 guides in the infections group, for Pakistan: symptoms, when to see a doctor, treatment and the medicines used, with official DRAP prices.
General health information only. These pages give no doses and do not replace a doctor. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
All (40)Blood (1)Bones and joints (4)Brain and nerves (3)Digestive (4)Ear, nose and throat (4)Endocrine (3)Heart and circulation (5)Infections (6)Kidney and urinary (1)Liver (2)Lungs (4)Mental health (3)
All infections guides
Common cold
The common cold is a mild virus infection of the nose and throat. It causes a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, sore throat and…
Dengue fever
Dengue fever is a viral illness spread by Aedes mosquito bites. It causes high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes and body aches. Most…
Influenza (flu)
Influenza (flu) is a viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs that spreads easily through coughs and sneezes. It starts suddenly with fever,…
Malaria
Malaria is an infection caused by a parasite that spreads through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. It causes fever, chills and headache. It…
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by bacteria that spread through the air. It usually affects the lungs and causes a long-lasting cough, fever,…
Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever is a serious infection caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria in dirty food or water. It causes a high fever that lasts for…
Prepared from the sources listed below by the MedInfoBase team. Last reviewed 16 October 2026. This page is general health information, not medical advice. It gives no doses and does not replace a doctor: talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine. How we write and check our pages.