Two doctors explore the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, through the eyes of three of their patients in Hong Kong. The DVD concludes with a new discussion of the general principles of its management and prevention, and how the field has changed in the nine years since the patients were filmed.

Dr Khanh is a paediatric neurologist with great experience of polio. On this film he presents two infants, one with acute poliomyelitis, and the other with Guillain-Barr Syndrome.

Falciparum malaria is a continuing scourge throughout the tropical world, and a disease with which all doctors should be thoroughly familiar, in these days of extensive air travel.

On this film, we explore these two diseases - Tetanus, and Diphtheria - with the help of specialists in Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam and San Lazaro Hospital, Manila, the Philippines.

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases known, with a significant morbidity and mortality, especially in the malnourished. The main features of five cases are demonstrated and treatment discussed.

In this film we consider all relevant aspects of Helicobacter pylori with the help of authorities in this field.

Most people consider rabies to be a disease of importance solely in the developing world, but it is in fact ubiquitous and remains a perpetual threat even in developed countries.

Leprosy is caused by an acid-fast bacillus, and among the communicable diseases is traditionally associated with the greatest fear and social stigma.

Dengue is caused by four strains of a RNA flavivirus, transmitted by the daytime biting Aedes mosquito, and is primarily a disease of the tropics and subtropics.

Hepatitis B is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world, with its vertical transmission from mother to child, and its capacity to cause cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

This DVD first shows a typical case of hepatitis A, illustrating the importance of active immunisation.

This DVD features 3 patients with meningitis, shot in Manila, Philippines.

This supplementary DVD was made in response to the WHO endorsing the use of intradermal vaccination as a way of rabies prevention.