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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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