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A-Z Guide

Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
Body-Fluid Transmission
We know that hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can live in... »
Cataracts
The lens of the eye is our window to the world. Normally, this lens is crystal clear, transmitting and focusing light.... »
Concussion
A brief, temporary loss of consciousness following a blow to the head is called a concussion. It is possible to have a... »
Dehydration
If we don’t have enough body water, or if the concentration of electrolytes in that water gets out of balance, we are... »
E. Coli
Escherichia coli bacteria are the major component of normal healthy stool. Some species of E. coli co-exist with us... »
Elbow Subluxation
Elbow subluxation is a common injury in toddlers and preschool children. It is most common when children are swung,... »
Food Poisoning
Food can make us sick if it contains either dangerous organisms or toxins. Often the toxic food looks, smells, and... »
Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone. There are many different types of fractures and they can behave quite differently. »
Giardia Lamblia
Giardia is a tiny single-celled parasite with a whip-like tail. It infects the GI tract of humans and many other... »