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Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… the ovary does not release an egg) Thickening the cervical mucus, which makes it difficult for the sperm to enter the …
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… A streptococcus bacteria spread by contact with saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person. …
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Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? Sputum (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from deep inside your lungs. It is …
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Mumps

… spreads easily. Mumps is spread by contact with saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose, or throat of an infected person. …
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Rubella

… rubella spread? Rubella is spread by contact with saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person. …
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Newborn blood spot card screening

… fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs and may affect the digestive …
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Emergency contraception EC

… prevent fertilization of an egg by affecting the cervical mucus or the ability of sperm to bind to the egg. However, …