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… Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … What causes it? Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is caused by a virus called an enterovirus . The virus spreads easily through coughing and …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 … is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of the …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by the …
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… Chronic Lung Disease in Infants On this page: Conditions Basics Related … to get lung infections, often from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . Other problems that can lead to chronic lung … Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection Citations Keller RL, …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … can become infected with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the environment or infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases …
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… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). …
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… Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) On this page: Conditions Basics Related … Information Conditions Basics What is anemia of chronic disease? Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood … your lungs to the rest of your body. Sometimes a long-term disease keeps your body from making enough red blood cells. …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Most people know that Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects how you move. But the breakdown of nerve cells in Parkinson's disease can cause other symptoms. These other symptoms, also …
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… Celiac Disease Antibodies Test On this page: Test Overview Why It … Risks Results Test Overview Celiac disease is a problem that happens when gluten in food causes … antibodies . If your doctor thinks you may have celiac disease, he or she will order a simple blood test that looks …
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… Huntington Disease Genetic Test On this page: What Is Huntington Disease? What Is the Test? Is the Test Accurate? Should You Be Tested? What Is Huntington Disease? Huntington disease is a rare condition that causes …
