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A Simple Mosquito Bite Could Result in a Case of Dengue Fever


What do you do when you get a mosquito bite? Most people usually scratch it or apply some bug spray. However, for some, this simple mosquito bite could lead to something more serious ..

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A Parasitic Invasion Can Result in a Person Suffering From Giardiasis


A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another type of organism, called the host. There are different types of parasites that affect humans, animals, and plants. Parasitic invaders ..

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Was a Scary Moment in Medical History


Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS is a respiratory illness that can lead to pneumonia and death. The virus is transmitted from an individual who has symptoms of the infection, ..

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A Case of Measles is No Laughing Matter


Measles, also called rubeola, is a very contagious virus. It can cause serious illness, including pneumonia or swelling of the brain. Some complications may cause convulsions and may ..

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Keratosis Pilaris Affects the Skin of Many Different People


Keratosis pilaris, also called KP, is a harmless skin condition characterized by dryness and small painless bumps that resemble gooseflesh. In fact, one common name for it is “chicken ..

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An Endoscopy Procedure Can Learn a Lot About a Person's Digestive Tract


Endoscopy is conducted using a thin, stretchy tube with a camera on its tip to capture the digestive system and transmit the data to a specialized TV monitor or wearable device. Many ..

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