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Tetanus
Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is caused by a toxin created by a bacterium found in the soil. When this germ gets into... »
Thrush
Thrush, or oral pseudomembranous candidiasis, is a superficial yeast infection that is found in about 5 percent of... »
Thumb-sucking
Children who suck their thumbs are able to begin at an early age to meet their own need for sucking. These children... »
Tibial Torsion
Generally, internal tibial torsion is a result of normal positioning of the baby in the tight space of the uterus. Some... »
Ticks
Ticks are a family of bloodsucking arachnids. They are related to mites, such as those that cause scabies, but are... »
Torticollis
The Latin word tortus means ‘twisted.’ Collum (collar) means ‘neck.’Torticollis simply means twisted neck. »
Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasma gondii is a one-celled parasite that sometimes causes devastating effects on unborn children if their... »
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can infect any part of the... »
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical hernias are quite common. They are found in about 10 percent of all babies, and as many as 90 percent in some... »
Undescended Testicle
Undescended testicles can occur in any boy, but they are far more common among those who are born early. Sometimes they... »