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Yellow Fever Yellow fever is a serious, potentially deadly flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes. It’s characterized by a high fever and jaundice. Read More

Yawa Yaws is a tropical infection of the skin, bones and joints caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum pertenue. The disease begins with a round, hard swelling of the skin, 2 Read More

What is meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by a Read More

What is an abortion? Abortion is the early ending of a pregnancy. Sometimes abortion happens on its own. This is called miscarriage Read More

What is a Pap test? A Pap test, also called a “Pap smear,” is often part of a pelvic exam. The word Read More

Overview The placenta is your baby’s support system in the womb. If your placenta doesn’t work properly, your baby is at risk Read More

General Discussion Ablepharon-Macrostomia Syndrome (AMS) is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by various physical abnormalities affecting the head and facial (craniofacial) Read More

What is child abuse? Child abuse is any action by another person – adult or child – that causes significant harm to Read More

Overview Amniotic Band Syndrome occurs when the unborn baby (fetus) becomes entangled in fibrous string-like amniotic bands in the womb, restricting blood flow Read More

What Is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome? Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a disease in which tumors cause the stomach to produce too much acid, resulting in peptic Read More

Overview Agnosia is characterized by an inability to recognize and identify objects and/or persons. Symptoms may vary, according to the area of Read More

Aging, Sexuality and Physical Changes Many people want and need to be close to others as they grow older. For some, this Read More