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7 Nasty Germs That Could Land Your Kid in the Hospital—and How to Avoid Them
Nowadays it's much rarer for young children to be hospitalized for severe infections than it was even a decade ago. Still, almost 2.5 million infants are admitted to the hospital each year due to infections. Luckily, most serious infections are preventable, experts say.
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Infectious Diseases Information
- Hepatitis C Information
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C, the most serious form of hepatitis, affects approximately 4 million Americans; the true incidence is unknown, but it is estimated that there are between 35,000 and 185,000 new cases each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 21 percent of all acute viral hepatitis in the United States may be attributed to hepatitis C infection. more »
Hepatitis C News
Hepatitis C Causing Liver Damage in Greater Numbers: Study
Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
- Lyme Disease Information
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease was first identified in 1975 after large numbers of children in Lyme, Conn., and two neighboring towns were found to have arthritis. The symptoms are caused by infection with spiral-shaped bacteria that are carried by deer ticks. more »
Lyme Disease News
Tick Season Starting Early This Year
Map Shows Where in U.S. to Beware of Lyme Disease
- Shingles Information
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Shingles
The pain of shingles can be intense and feel unrelenting. It may be itching, stabbing, or shooting. Three to four days before the telltale blisters develop, you may feel sluggish or have a fever, chills, a headache, an upset stomach, diarrhea, or difficulties with urination. more »
Shingles News
U.S. Shingles Vaccine Approval Expanded
Health Buzz: Shingles Vaccine Is Effective, but Underused
- Tuberculosis Information
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Tuberculosis
Since the introduction of effective antibiotics, tuberculosis management has changed dramatically. People with tuberculosis are now treated in general hospitals and clinics. However, misuse of drugs has led to the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis, which is harder to cure. more »
Tuberculosis News
U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record Low, CDC Says
CDC Issues New TB Treatment Guidelines
