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Smallpox
Smallpox is a brick-shaped virus that is transmitted from one person to another, either through direct contact or by inhalation. An infected person ...
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Ear Infection / Tubes
A middle ear infection is caused by swelling in the tube between the middle ear and the throat called the Eustachian tube. The swelling traps fluid ...
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Common Cold - Pediatric
A cold is an infection in the upper respiratory tract. Colds are caused by a virus.
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Common Cold
A cold is an infection in the upper respiratory tract. Colds are caused by viruses. People spread the virus through sneezing, coughing, close contac...
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Avian Flu
Birds carry avian, or bird flu in their intestines. Wild migratory birds are not affected, but domestic birds get very sick, and many die. Bird flu...
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Pneumonia
Pneumonia means inflammation of the lungs due to infection, most commonly a viral infection, such as a cold or flu. Bacteria, fungi, or other organi...
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Anthrax
Anthrax are bacteria that live in the soil. They form spores, which can be inactive for a long time. When active, anthrax form new bacteria. Natural...
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