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Infectious Diseases

Detailed information on infectious diseases in children

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Detailed information on emerging infectious diseases and how travelers can minimize their risk of infectious diseases

Prevention of Infectious Diseases

Detailed information on prevention of infectious diseases

Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum

Online Resources - Infectious Diseases

List of online resources to find additional information on infectious diseases

Topic Index - Infectious Diseases in Children

Detailed information on infectious diseases in children

Topic Index - Infectious Diseases

Home Page - Infectious Diseases

Home Page - Infectious Diseases in Children

Detailed information on infectious diseases in children

Online Resources - Infectious Diseases in Children

List of online resources to find additional information on infectious diseases

Infectious Diseases on the Job

Detailed information on infectious diseases on the job

Pets and Infectious Diseases in Children

One way to prevent the spread of disease from your pet: Feed your pet a balanced diet and avoid having your pet eat raw foods or drink out of the toilet.

Pets and Infectious Diseases

Detailed information on pets and infectious diseases

Glossary - Infectious Diseases

Glossary of terms relating to infectious diseases

Pediatric Glossary - Infectious Diseases

Glossary of terms relating to infectious diseases

Prevention of Infectious Disease

Detailed information on prevention of infectious diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Adolescents

STDs are among the most common infectious diseases in this country—the United States has the highest rates of STDs in the industrialized world.

Glossary - Travel Medicine

Glossary of terms relating to travel medicine

Infection in Babies

Newborns are particularly susceptible to infections. One of the best ways to keep your baby infection-free is to wash your hands before and after handling him or her. Other preventive measures may also be necessary.

Glossary - Transplantation

Glossary of terms relating to transplantation in children

Home Page - Travel Medicine

Detailed information on the most common high risk diseases for travelers, including African trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness), mad cow disease, HIV, AIDS, cholera, e. coli, dengue fever, diarrheal disease, cryptosporidiosis, diarrhea, traveler's

Statistics of Infectious Disease

Statistics relating to infectious disease

All About the Immune System

Detailed information on the immune system, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the immune system

The Immune System

The immune system keeps infectious microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, out of the body, and destroys any infectious microorganisms that do invade.

Glossary - Digestive and Liver Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to digestive disorders for patients and consumers

Maternal and Fetal Infections Overview

Routine Vaccination Recommendations

Specific vaccine recommendations vary depending on age, geographic location, and other risk factors.

The Pediatrician

You take your kids to the pediatrician for tummy aches and fevers, but a pediatrician does a lot more than care for sick children. This doc is responsible for your child’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being—in sickness and in health.

Glossary - Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

Glossary of terms relating to pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women suffer more frequent and severe symptoms from STDs. Some STDs can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to both infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

Blood Smear

This test looks at the number and shape of your red and white blood cells and platelets to see whether they are normal.

Common Types of Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

Detailed information on the most common types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, gout, infectious arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease, low back pa

Common Types of Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

Detailed information on the most common types of pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia, Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatic Fever, Scleroderma, Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus, Vasculitis, Kawasaki Disease, and Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

Topic Index - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

Topic Index - Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

Detailed information on pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases

Glossary - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders

Glossary - Digestive Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to digestive disorders for patients and consumers

Allergies and the Immune System

Most allergic reactions are a result of an immune system that responds to a "false alarm."

Adolescent Health Problems and Injuries

Detailed information on adolescent health problems and injuries, including acne, asthma, breast conditions, breast self-examination, diabetes, eye care, eye safety, gynecological conditions, menstrual conditions, gynecologic problems, pap test, vaginitis, vulvitis, menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), high blood pressure, infectious mononucleosis, obesity, oral health, orthodontics, braces, wisdom teeth extraction, periodontal disease, orthopedic problems, osgood schlatter disease, scoliosis, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, sexually transmitted diseases, safer sex guidelines, sports safety, sports injuries, sprains, strains, tennis elbow, mouthguards, heat related illness, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke

Allergy and Asthma Statistics

More than 22 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma. Find out other facts and figures on this chronic disease.

Asthma Triggers

Detailed information on asthma triggers

Online Resources - Men's Health

List of online resources to find additional information on men's health

Online Resources - Pediatrics

List of online resources to find additional information on pediatrics

Online Resources - Transplantation

List of online resources to find additional information on transplantation

Online Resources - Travel Medicine

List of online resources to find additional information on travel medicine

Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology is the medical specialty that focuses on medical and surgical treatment for patients who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures.

Topic Index - Travel Medicine

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Detailed information on SARS, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Children

Detailed information on SARS, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment

Home Page - Orthopedics

Detailed information on orthopedic disorders in children

Illegal Drug Use and Pregnancy

Almost every drug passes from the mother's bloodstream through the placenta to the fetus. Illicit substances that cause drug dependence and addiction in the mother also cause the fetus to become addicted.

Medical Conditions and Pregnancy

With proper medical care, most women can enjoy a healthy pregnancy, despite medical challenges such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

Online Resources - Allergy and Asthma

List of online resources to find additional information on allergy and asthma

Online Resources - Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

List of online resources to find additional information on allergy and asthma

Online Resources - Nontraumatic Emergencies

List of online resources to find additional information on nontraumatic emergencies

Online Resources - Respiratory Disorders in Children

List of online resources to find additional information on respiratory disorders

Recursos en la Red - Alergias y Asma

Recursos en la Red - Alergias, Asma y Inmunología

Recursos en la Red - Enfermedades Infecciosas

Recursos en la Red - Medicina para Viajero

Recursos en la Red - Pediatría

Recursos en la Red - Trasplantes

Recursos en la Red - Trastornos Respiratorios

About Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

Detailed information on pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including causes, symptoms, and members of the treatment team

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)

Most people who have lupus are young women. The effects of the disease can range from mild to severe.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus) in Children

Lupus is a disease characterized by periodic episodes of inflammation of and damage to the joints, tendons, other connective tissues, and organs.

Acute Bronchitis

Detailed information on acute bronchitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

BSE ('Mad Cow Disease') and vCJD

BSE is a cattle disease, and vCJD is the equivalent disease in humans. Both are fatal brain diseases. Researchers believe that people become infected by eating beef contaminated with BSE.

Glossary - Growth and Development

Glossary of terms relating to growth and development of children

Healthy Vaginal Bacteria Unique to Each Woman

A healthy vagina depends on the right balance of microorganisms - but new research has found that this balance differs from woman to woman. This may help tailor treatment for vaginal infections.

Make Sure Your Kids’ Vaccinations Are Current

< Aug. 22, 2012 > -- With schools across the country about to reopen for the fall, one item to add to your back-to-school list is a check on your children's immunizations: Are they up-to-date?

Megaloblastic (Pernicious) Anemia in Children

Detailed information on megaloblastic (pernicious) anemia, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Asthma Attack Triggers

Your child's asthma may be triggered by a number of things: pollen, molds, certain foods, strong odors, or even exercise.

Dengue Fever

Detailed information on dengue fever, including symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment

Desencadenantes de los Ataques de Asma

Estadísticas de Alergias y Asma

Estadísticas de las Enfermedades Infecciosas

Glossary - Pediatrics

Glossary of terms relating to pediatrics

Página Principal - Alergias, Asma y Inmunología

Recursos en la Red - Emergencias No-Traumáticas

Safety While Traveling Abroad

Detailed safety information for travelers

Topic Index - Adolescent Medicine

Detailed information on adolescent medicine, including growth and development, cognitive development, relationship development, health and injury problems, and safety

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious and sometimes serious liver disease. The hepatitis A virus is transmitted by eating food or drinking water contaminated with infected feces.

Hepatitis B

Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Detailed information on non-Hodgkins lymphoma, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Recursos en la Red - Salud de Hombres

Septic (Infectious) Arthritis

Detailed information on infectious arthritis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Aplastic Anemia

Detailed information on aplastic anemia, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment

Aplastic Anemia in Children

Detailed information on aplastic anemia, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment

Blood Donations and Blood Banking

Detailed information on blood donations and blood banking

Blood Donations/Blood Banking

Detailed information on blood donations and blood banking

Death Rate from Hepatitis C on the Rise

< Feb. 22, 2012 > -- The number of deaths from hepatitis C is on the upswing in the U.S., and the trend is likely to continue because many people infected with the virus don't know they have it.

Giardiasis

Detailed information on giardiasis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis—inflammation of the lower airways—and pneumonia in babies.

What Are White Blood Cells?

Think of white blood cells as your immunity cells. In a sense, they are continually at war. They flow through your bloodstream to battle viruses, bacteria, and other foreign invaders that threaten your health.

Fevers

When your child has a fever, the body resets its thermostat at a higher temperature. This helps the body fight off invading microorganisms.

Glossary - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases

Online medical glossary of terms relating to arthritis and other rheumatic diseases written for patients and consumers

Glossary - Bone Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to bone disorders written for patients and consumers

Glossary - Orthopedics

Glossary of terms relating to orthopedics

Home Page - Dermatology and Children

Detailed information on dermatology and children

Lyme Disease

Detailed information on Lyme disease, including ticks that transmit Lyme disease, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of radiology that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials to examine organ function and structure. This branch of radiology is often used to help diagnose and treat abnormalities very early in the progression of a disease, such as thyroid cancer.

Ticks and Lyme Disease

Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Acute Bronchitis in Children

Detailed information on acute bronchitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Bacterial Endocarditis

Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart. This infection can occur in anyone who has congenital heart disease.

Cryptosporidiosis

Detailed information on cryptosporidiosis, including transmission, location, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Enfermedades Infecciosas Emergentes

Malaria

Detailed information on malaria, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and information for travelers

Treatment for Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases in Children

Detailed information on treatment for arthritis and other rheumatic diseases

Glossary - Hematology and Blood Disorders in Children

Online medical glossary of terms relating to hematology and blood disorders written for patients and consumers

Glossary - Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to disorders of the spine, shoulder, and pelvis

Hepatitis in Children

Six main types of the hepatitis virus that have been identified: A, B, C, D, E, and G. Vaccination can protect children from several forms of hepatitis.

Influenza (Flu)

How do you know if you have the flu? Symptoms: abrupt onset of fever, muscle aches, sore throat, and a nonproductive cough.

Influenza (Flu) in Children

Influenza is a highly contagious infection of the upper respiratory system. It's one of the most severe illnesses of the winter season, affecting up to 20 percent of Americans each year.

The First Trimester

A healthy first trimester is crucial to the normal development of your baby. You may not be showing much on the outside, but inside, all the major body organs and systems of the fetus are forming.

Upper Respiratory Infection (URI or Common Cold)

The common cold is one of the most common illnesses, leading to more doctor visits and absences from school each year than any other illness.

Crisis de Asma

Endocarditis Bacteriana

Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual

Erythema Multiforme

Detailed information on erythema multiforme, including symptoms and treatment

Erythema Nodosum

Detailed information on erythema nodosum, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Glossary - Ear, Nose, and Throat

Glossary of terms relating to ear, nose, and throat disorders for patients and consumers

Glossary - Hematology and Blood Disorders

Online medical glossary of terms relating to hematology and blood disorders written for patients and consumers

Glossary - Skin Cancer

Glossary of terms relating to skin cancer

Glossary - The Child Having Surgery

Glossary of terms relating to surgery in children

Infectious Arthritis

Infectious arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid and tissues. Different bacteria and viruses can infect a joint and usually are associated with a person's age.

Living with a Rheumatic Disease

With proper management, a rheumatic disease often does not have to hinder your daily activities.

Lung Transplantation in Children

Detailed information on lung transplant, including why a lung transplant is recommended, what is involved in lung transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a lung transplant

Meningitis in Children

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord. Bacteria or viruses are the more common causes.

Meningococcal Infections

Detailed information on meningococcal infections, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, chronic disease of the central nervous system. Some people with MS may be mildly affected, but others may lose their ability to write, speak, or walk.

Statistics: Gynecological Health at a Glance

Cancer of the endometrium is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs.

Stridor

Detailed information on stridor, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Todo Sobre el Asma

West Nile Virus

Detailed information on West Nile virus, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment

West Nile Virus in Children

Detailed information on West Nile virus, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects

Glossary - Oncology

Glossary of terms relating to cancer in children

Herbal Medicine

Detailed information on herbal medicine and warnings for use of herbal supplements, including Black cohosh, Echinacea, Evening primrose, Feverfew, Garlic, Gingko biloba, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Green tea, Hawthorn, Saw palmetto, and St. John's wort

Immunotherapy/Biological Therapy

Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy

Influenza

Male Factor Infertility

Problems with the production and maturation of sperm are the most common causes of male infertility.

Types of Anesthesia and Your Anesthesiologist

During surgery, you will be given some form of anesthesia—medication administered for the relief of pain and sensation during surgery. The type and dosage of anesthesia is determined by the anesthesiologist.

Americans Need to Learn More about Antibiotics

Do antibiotics cure the common cold? If you answered yes, you've got good company in being wrong. A recent poll found that many Americans don't know enough about antibiotics and their proper use.

Influenza (Gripa)

Liver Transplantation in Children

Detailed information on liver transplantation in children

Glossary - Cancer Center

Glossary of terms relating to cancer

Kidney Transplantation

Detailed information on kidney transplantation

Kidney Transplantation in Children

Detailed information on kidney transplant, including why a kidney transplant is recommended, what is involved in kidney transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a kidney transplant

Bone Marrow Transplantation in Children

The goal of a bone marrow transplant is to transfuse healthy bone marrow cells into a child after his or her own unhealthy bone marrow has been eliminated.

Insulin Replacement Therapy

Insulin is classified according to the speed of its action, the length of time when it's most effective, and its duration.

Heart Transplantation in Children

Detailed information on heart transplant, including why a heart transplant is recommended, what is involved in heart transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a heart transplant

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Detailed information on abdominal aortic aneurysms, including description of abdominal aortic aneurysm, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical and procedure illustrations

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children

Detailed information on non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including causes, staging, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Surgery For Cancer Treatment

One type of surgery for cancer is curative. This procedure removes the cancerous tumor or growth from the body. Surgeons use curative surgery when the cancerous tumor is in one specific area of the body. This type of treatment is often considered the primary treatment, but other types of cancer treatments, such as radiation, may be used before or after the surgery.

Thoracentesis (tests & procedures)

Thoracentesis is a procedure in which a needle is inserted through the back of the chest wall to remove fluid or air from between the lungs and the interior chest wall.

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