What are lymphocytes?
The organs involved with the immune system are called the lymphoid organs, which affect growth, development, and the release of lymphocytes (a certain type of white blood cell). The blood vessels and lymphatic vessels are important parts of the ... [... more]
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Adenovirus Infections
There are many different infectious diseases that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. There are many different infectious diseases that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. ... [... more]
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What is a fever?
A temperature of up to 100.3º F may be normal. A temperature greater than this may be a sign of a health problem. Your child's age and behavior may be a more important indicator. The body has several ways to maintain normal body temperature. The ... [... more]
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Prevention of Infectious Disease
Prevention is the key to stopping the spread of many infectious diseases, and sometimes can make the difference between life and death. Prevention is the key to stopping the spread of many infectious diseases, and sometimes can make the ... [... more]
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E. coli O157:H7 (Also called E. coli. or Escherichia coli.)
- a disease, caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. HIV is most commonly spread in teens and ... [... more]
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Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (non-profit)
Asymptomatic HIV-Infected Newborns May Benefit from Early Drug Treatment, Stanford and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Study Shows Stanford Study Finds Potential Shingles Prevention in a Childhood Vaccine [... more]
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Adenovirus Infections
Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that typically cause respiratory illnesses such as a common cold, conjunctivitis (an infection in the eye), croup, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that typically cause respiratory ... [... more]
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What are the symptoms of HIV?
Teens between the ages of 13 to 19 represent one of the fastest growing HIV-positive groups. The number of infants who become HIV positive when born to an infected mother has decreased. This reduction reflects the use of new anti-retroviral ... [... more]
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HIV Home Care
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV infection means that the body's ... [... more]
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease, usually associated with childhood. Since 1995, a chickenpox vaccine has been available for children 12 months of age and older. Adolescents and adults who have never had chickenpox can also get the ... [... more]
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria, a common childhood disease in the 1930s, is an acute bacterial disease that can infect the body in two areas. Diphtheria, a common childhood disease in the 1930s, is an acute bacterial disease that can infect the body in two areas: A ... [... more]
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Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a viral illness that is associated with exanthem. Fifth disease is a viral illness that is associated with exanthem. Exanthem is another name for a rash or skin eruption. It is spread from one child to another through direct ... [... more]
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