National Health Service

Strep Throat

Cause: Group A Streptoccocus bacteria

Treatment: Antibiotics

Average Duration: 5-10 days

Pneumonia

Cause: Bacteria

Treatment: Antibiotics, rest, fluids

Average Duration: 1-3 weeks

Tuberculosis (TB)

Cause: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

Treatment: Antibiotics, increased fluid intake

Average Duration: 6-9 months

Urinary Tract Infection

Cause: E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteous bacteria

Treatment: Antibiotics, increased fluid intake

Average Duration: 3-7 days

Bacterial Meningitis

Cause: Streptoccocus pneumoniae

Treatment: Immediate IV antibiotics, hospitalization

Average Duration: Varies (can be severe)

Lyme Disease

Cause: tick-borne

Treatment: Antibiotics

Average Duration: Weeks to months

Chlamydia

Cause: STD

Treatment: Antibiotics

Average Duration: 7-14 days

Gonorrhea

Cause: Neisseria gonorrhoeae 

Treatment: Antibiotics

Average Duration: Weeks to months

Syphilis

Cause: Treponema pallidum 

Treatment: Penicillin

Average Duration: Weeks to months

Tetanus

Cause: Clostridium tetani (from soil, wounds) 

Treatment: Tetanus vaccine

Average Duration: Weeks

Common Cold

Cause: Rhinoviruses and coronaviruses

Treatment: Rest, fluids, OTC medications 

Average Duration: 7-10 days

Influenza (Flu)

Cause: Influenza viruses (A, B, C)

Treatment: Antivirals, rest, fluids

Average Duration: 1-2 weeks

COVID-19

Cause: SARS-CoV-2 

Treatment: Antivirals

Average Duration: 7-14 days

Hepatitis A

Cause: Hepatitus A virus in contaminated food and water

Treatment: Supportive care, rest

Average Duration: Weeks to months

Hepititis B

Cause: Hepatitis B virus in blood, bodily fluids

Treatment: Vaccine

Average Duration: Months to lifelong

Hepatitis C

Cause: Hepatitis C virus (bloodborne)

Treatment: Antivirals

Average Duration: Months

HIV/AIDS

Cause: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Treatment: Antiretroviral therapy

Average Duration: Lifelong management

Mononucleosis

Cause: Epstein-Barr Virus

Treatment: Rest, hydration, pain-relievers

Average Duration: Weeks to months

Herpes

Cause: Herpes simplex virus

Treatment: Antivirals

Average Duration: Reoccuring outbreaks

Measles

Cause: Measles virus

Treatment: Supportive care, Vitamin A

Average Duration: 1-2 weeks

Chickenpox

Cause: Varicella-zoster virus 

Treatment: Antivirals, supportive care

Average Duration: 7-10 days

Shingles

Cause: Reactivation of Varicella-zoster virus 

Treatment: Antivirals, pain management

Average Duration: 2-4 weeks'

Rabies

Cause: Rabies virus from animal bites

Treatment: Immediate post-exposure prophylaxis 

Average Duration: None, fatal if left untreated

Dengue fever

Cause: Mosquito-borne Dengue Virus

Treatment: Hydration and supportive care

Average Duration: 1-2 weeks

Ringworm

Cause: Dermatophyte fungi 

Treatment: Antifungal creams, oral medications

Average Duration: 2-4 weeks

Athlete's Foot

Cause: Tinea fungus

Treatment: Antifungal creams, hygiene

Average Duration: 1-4 weeks

Candidiasis

Cause: Candida species

Treatment: Anti-fungal medications

Average Duration: Days to weeks

Malaria

Cause: Mosquito-borne parasites

Treatment: Antimalarial medicines

Average Duration: Weeks

Giardiasis

Cause: Giardia lamblia in contaminated water

Treatment: Metronidazole, hydration 

Average Duration: 1-2 weeks

Tapeworm infection

Cause: Taenia species

Treatment: Antiparasitic Medicine

Average Duration: Weeks to months