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… and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals to humans. It exists all … with their health care provider. Complications from this disease are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are … older adult or have a weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at …
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… What is valley fever? Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus that gets into your body through … in the fungus ( Coccidioides immitis ) that causes the disease. The fungus grows in the soil. It gets into the air … of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The disease is more likely to spread to other areas of the body …
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… also need regular dilated eye examinations to help find eye diseases early. Finding and treating eye diseases early can help prevent or delay vision loss. Major … eye examinations. Treat retinopathy early to keep the disease from progressing. Glaucoma It increases pressure in …
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… They'll also ask if you have a family history of joint disease. You may have a physical examination to see how … will be done if your doctor thinks that you may have this disease. You may have an X-ray, a test for the HLA-B27 gene … an MRI of the sacroiliac joints . The clearest sign of the disease is a change in the sacroiliac joints at the base of …
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… the mumps vaccine existed, mumps was a common childhood disease in Canada and the United States. What causes it? … people as much as you can so that you don't spread the disease. How is mumps treated? In most cases, people recover … serious problems. It's also important because mumps is a disease that spreads easily, and outbreaks can easily occur. …
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… or newborn can develop mild to severe problems (called Rh disease or erythroblastosis fetalis ). In rare cases, if Rh disease is not treated, the fetus or newborn may die. A … anemia called autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a rare disease that causes antibodies to be made against a person's …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease including predialysis, hemodialysis, or peritoneal …
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… Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common genetic disease that causes mucus in the body to become thick and … who have CF can have serious breathing problems and lung disease. What Causes It? CF is caused by a changed (mutated) … Carrier? If tests show that you are a carrier of a genetic disease, your partner also should be tested. In most cases, …
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… heart rhythm and whether you have other forms of heart disease. If your irregular heartbeat is caused by another type of heart disease (such as cardiomyopathy or a valve problem), you may need to limit your activity because of the other heart disease. How can you safely start an exercise program? …
