Autoimmune System

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Cutaneous Anthrax
Historically, the main risk factor for acquiring cutaneous anthrax is contact with animal hides or hair, bone products... »
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The Children’s Immunization Schedule
When should your child receive each immunization? Click here for a list of scheduled immunizations. »

A-Z Guide

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Body-Fluid Transmission
We know that hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can live in... »
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CMV
CMV occurs commonly worldwide. Babies are most likely to get it from their mothers. After infancy, children are most... »
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a bacterial illness that has been known to plague children since the 4th century B.C. The bacteria can... »
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Hematuria
Blood in the urine is called hematuria. If the blood is visible to the naked eye, it is called gross hematuria. If the... »
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HIV
HIV is a tragic illness that profoundly impacts everyone it touches. The one who is sick, loved ones, friends and... »
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Type I Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes most often strikes young people, especially between the ages of 5 and 7 (when viruses run through the... »

Blog entry

Acetaminophen and Liver Failure
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used medicines in children. One brand name, Tylenol, is known by most parents... »
AIDS RISK
HIV is a time-bomb. Because the moment of infection is silent, and because the symptoms of AIDS often don't show up... »