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Bush Administration Wants to Move Infectious Disease Lab. Hoof and Mouth DiseaseThe Bush administration wants to move the lab that does research on the infectious disease known as hoof and mouth. Where? Close to existing livestock herds! -
Importance of Pet Owner Responsibility to Prevent Infectious Disease SpreadPet owners need to be serious about their responsibility to the pet and to the people around them. Pets can easily spread infectious diseases and it is up to the owner to make sure it doesn't happen.
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Non-infectious Causes of Dry Scalp in Infants and ChildrenDry, flaking or scaly scalps in infants and children may be caused by infectious organisms or, more commonly, by the non-infectious skin conditions reviewed here.
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Treating Infectious Arthritic Complications of the Knees, Lower ExtremitiesWhen suffering from arthritic pain in your joints, the complication may be associated with infectious arthritis for which medical attention is needed. Here is what joint pain sufferers need to know.
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Treatment of Infectious MononucleosisInfectious mononucleosis is an acute throat infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus. Follow steps to treat this illness.
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Post-Infectious AtaxiaAtaxia can be caused by a variety of events, such as other medical conditions or even infections. Learn about post-infectious ataxia and if it can it be treated. September 25th is Ataxia Awareness Day.
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Infectious Croup: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and PreventionWhat is infectious croup? How can you prevent this common childhood illness?
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Infectious Diseases Pose a Serious ChallengeInfectious diseases are linked with climate change, deforestation, dust transport, and modern agricultural practices. Use of antibiotics aggravates the disease outbreak. Two diseases cost the British economy US$5.75 billion. -
Infectious Mononucleosis: Causes, Symptoms and Different Treatment OptionsInfectious mononucleosis generally gets treated simply by taking care of herself. The disease is usually caused by viral factor and it is of self limiting nature.
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Morgellons Disease: No Environmental or Infectious CauseIn a new Morgellons disease study, 115 Northern California patients were analyzed and it was determined that no environmental or infectious cause existed for this condition.
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Understanding How Infectious Organisms Affect HumansA closer look at how viruses, bacteria, protozoa, worms, and fungi, spread and carry disease among humans. -
Equine Infectious Anemia: A Fatal Horse DiseaseEquine infectious anemia is a viral disease that effects only horses and can be fatal. The RNA of the disease produces DNA which is then incorporated into the horses natural genetic makeup. -
Rise in Infectious Disease and How Americans Can Prevent ThemInfectious disease is on the rise in the United States and we have to learn how to prevent them by changing our health habits.
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A Microscopic Battle: Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious DiseasesA critical look at infectious diseases and their impact on the world.
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Software Release Will Help with Infectious Disease OutbreaksA new software has been released to help authorities with infectious disease outbreaks.
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The Cholera Becomes Increasingly InfectiousA new study finds that a cholera bacterium is bound to be increasingly infectious after passing through the human gastrointestinal system. Due to that heightened infectiousness, the spread of the Cholera epidemic has hastened like wildfire. -
Infectious Diseases in Pakistan Are Not Being Reported as a Matter of PolicyIn theory, there is no presence of any infectious diseases in Bahawalpur region where people drink unsafe water and the sewerage system is simply not extant in the fast growing towns and villages in the outskirts of the district headquarters.
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The Spread Of Infectious Disease, Natural Selection at It's FinestThe realistic growth of infectious disease, contrasted between the real world and that of Greg Bear's fiction.
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IV Antibiotics Necessary to the Treatment of Muscle Infection, Infectious MyositisIf you suffer from an infection within the muscle, a condition known as infectious myositis may be of concern and should be treated with IV antibiotics
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The Fatigue Factor of Infectious MononucleosisThe Epstein-Barr virus often leads to infectious mononucleosis in children.
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Infectious Diseases LessonA lesson plan and worksheet for teaching infectious diseases at KS3 level.
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The Most Infectious Disease in the World: Q FeverInfectious diseases cause more than 15 million deaths each year. But there is one infectious disease that is considered to be the most infectious and that is Q Fever.
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How Does a Person Acquire an Infectious DiseasesInfectious diseases are very common and you can acquire it from various sources and various means. This article is about how a person can acquire an infectious disease.
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Domestic Fowl and Birds Infectious Diseases: Fundamental Control and Preventive MeasuresThe control and prevention of infectious diseases of domestic fowl and birds is of great importance because an outbreak of such disease can spread rapidly through flocks, resulting to high mortality, loss of saleability, and possible infection in humans.
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The Coggins Test: Prevention of Equine Infectious Anemia in the United StatesOne of the most important advancements in prevention of infectious disease in equines has been the Coggins Test. This article will explain what it is, how it was developed, and how it has helped prevent equine infectious anemia in the United States.
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The Three Forms of Histoplasmosis, an Infectious DiseaseThere are many types of infectious disease and one of these is histoplasmosis, which occurs in three forms. The degree at which this disease affects the body ranges from being so mild as to pass unnoticed to being so severe as to cause death.
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The World of YouTube and Its Infectious Videoscult figures are made everyday by YouTube. Here is a short list of a couple great videos that will make you laugh and lead to great conversation starters.
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Infectious Diseases Contracted in Swimming PoolsThe public pool can be an illness waiting to happen. There are many more germs than you've probably every thought.
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Treating Feline Infectious Anemia in CatsFIA is a common complication among cats and can be life threatening. Here is what cat owners need to know about this blood disorder.
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Cover Your Cough and Sneeze to Prevent Spread of Infectious DiseaseCoughing or sneezing into your hands will only spread germs to everything you touch. Where is the best place to direct a sneeze? -
Three Infectious Viral Videos for Your Viewing PleasureHere are three of my favorite viral videos on the web today. Guaranteed to make you laugh.
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Diagnosing Infectious MononucleosisLearn how to diagnose "the kissing disease". It mostly occurs in teenagers.
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Infectious Causes of Dry Scalp in Infants and ChildrenThere are several infections that cause dry scalps in children. Accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent complications such as hair loss or spread of the infection to the entire house hold.
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Classic Childhood Infectious RashesThe classic childhood viral rashes include chickenpox (Varicella zoster), erythemia infectiosum (Fifth's disease), roseola, rubella and rubeola (measles). -
Infectious Diseases Are Making a ComebackScientists have found why some bacteria prefer human blood. Now they want to learn how to disrupt the process of the bacteria feeding on the blood.
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Infectious Diseases: Existence of Leprosy and How to Avoid ItLeprosy does still exist. There aren't many cases of it, but it is there and we should all be aware of how to avoid it.
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Green Tea May Aid in Reversing Infectious Super Bug VirusesSuper bugs are killing people everywhere you look. It could be possible that green tea could reverse those affects.
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The Alarming Increase in Infectious Diseases WorldwideIn recent years, the world has seen the emergence of many scary, heretofore unknown, diseases. What is to blame, and what does the future hold? -
"Pants on the Ground" Viral Video from American Idol InfectiousThere seems to be at least one person every year on American Idol that simply is fun to watch -- which in turn leads to the video of their performance becoming a hit. At the Atlanta auditions, which was aired Wednesday evening, this season's "fun"...
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PhRMA Says Drug Companies Leading the Way to Fight Infectious Disease Spread"America's pharmaceutical research companies are working hard to develop new medicines that will treat staph and even prevent patients from infection."
