Winter Illnesses

Health New Zealand – Te Wharu Ora

Bronchiolitis Fact Sheet
Bronchiolitis is a common illness usually caused by a virus. The most common are RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and rhinovirus, but there are many viruses that can cause bronchiolitis.

Health New Zealand – Te Wharu Ora

Campylobacter Fact Sheet
Campylobacter is a type of gastroenteritis (‘food poisoning’) that is mainly spread by eating undercooked contaminated meat. It is the most common cause of food-borne illness in New Zealand. People and animals can carry and spread the infection even if they don’t have symptoms.

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