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Body-Fluid Transmission
We know that hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can live in... »
Concussion
A brief, temporary loss of consciousness following a blow to the head is called a concussion. It is possible to have a... »
Contact Transmission
Contact transmission requires some form of touch to spread an infection. Direct contact transmission involves immediate... »
Dehydration
If we don’t have enough body water, or if the concentration of electrolytes in that water gets out of balance, we are... »
Elbow Subluxation
Elbow subluxation is a common injury in toddlers and preschool children. It is most common when children are swung,... »
Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone. There are many different types of fractures and they can behave quite differently. »
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is very serious. A person's temperature rises over 104 degrees and he or she has an altered mental status. »
Nosebleeds
Blood can flow from the nose for many reasons, most of which are not serious. Moreover, the amount of blood lost from... »
Sprains
Strains are injuries to muscles, or to the tendons that connect muscles to bones. Strains may happen near joints, but... »

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When to Call the Doctor after your Child Hits her Head
Those words, despite the frequency at which we hear them, often strike terror in our hearts. When should you call a... »