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Poliomyelitis (2 Images)
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Poliomyelitis is a viral disease that can affect nerves and lead to paralysis. Reviewer: Kenneth M. Wener, MD, Department of Infectious Diseases, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 01/22/2008
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Diphtheria (1 Image)
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Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 06/17/2008
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Tetanus
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Tetanus is a potentially deadly nervous system disease due to the bacteria Clostridium tetani (C. tetani. Reviewer: D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 11/27/2006
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Mumps (1 Image)
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Mumps is an acute, contagious disease that causes painful swelling of the salivary glands. The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food and helps you chew and swallow. See also: Salivary gland infections Reviewer: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 08/18/2006
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Staying Healthy: Protecting Yourself Against Infections
Germs are a fact of life and catching an infectious disease like a cold may seem inevitable. But there are simple ways to protect yourself against the spre...
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