We speak of traumatic knee problems when they are the result of a force that …
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Herpes simplex eye inflammation
What is herpes simplex eye infection? Herpes simplex is a virus. It can infect the eye and cause corneal inflammation and blindness. The cornea is the front clear part of the eye. The inflammation can keep coming back …
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Herpes neonatorum is an infection with a baby’s herpes virus
Herpes neonatorum is an infection with a baby’s herpes virus in the first four weeks of life. It is a rare condition; it occurs in one in 35,000 newborn children. There are two types of the herpes virus: …
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Hepatitis C is a serious liver infection
Hepatitis C is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. The virus mainly occurs in Third World countries. A large proportion (50-90%) of infections with the hepatitis C virus cause chronic liver inflammation. The liver …
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Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, called HBV for short. The liver has an important function in the breakdown and removal of waste products from the body and is …
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Hepatitis A is a liver infection
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus. The liver is located in the abdominal cavity, right below the costal arch. When the liver is inflamed one speaks of hepatitis. Sometimes the liver is inflamed by …
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Heart attack is a Myocardial infarction
Heart attack is a Myocardial infarction. Myocardial infarction is a sudden occlusion of a coronary artery. As a result, part of the heart muscle will no longer receive oxygen and can be irreparably damaged if action …
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A heart murmur is a sound of swirling blood in the heart
A heart murmur or ‘heart murmur’ is the sound of swirling blood in the heart. It can be heard with a stethoscope, a doctor’s aid to amplify sounds in the body. Usually, a heart murmur is harmless. It …
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Heart and vascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is the collective name for all heart diseases and vascular diseases. Below you will find most cardiovascular diseases including a short explanation. Let’s see about Heart and vascular disease. What are cardiovascular diseases and …
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Glaucoma is a common chronic eye disease
Glaucoma is a common chronic eye disease. The field of view is thereby reduced due to damage to the optic nerve. The main risk factor is increased eye pressure. Glaucoma complaints In the early stages, glaucoma does …
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Newborn Yellow infant
Newborn Yellow infant. A yellow infant is a newborn in which the color of the skin and the whites of the eyes are colored yellowish. This color is caused by an excessive amount of bilirubin in …
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