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Health Encyclopedia: Immunizations Measles, Mumps, And Rubella
- Immunizations - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Measles. Measles, one of the most contagious of all human infections, used to be a very common childhood disease. Most cases go away without serious complications. In severe cases, however, measles can cause pneumonia, and in about 1 out of 1,000 cases it can lead to encephalitis (inflammation in the brain) or death. The risk for these severe complications is highest in the very young and very old. In pregnant women, measles increases the rates for miscarriage, low bir...
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Expert & Community Posts
Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...many, aware of the warning signs - burning, pain, itching - start therapy with an antiviral... Read more »
Stung By Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert...to see if they might be right for you. For more information, see the Tips to Remember booklet... Read more »
Acid Reflux Medications and Side Effects
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...reflux medications? Check out this site with in-depth information about major reflux drugs. Read more »
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Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
...see an image of allergy testing.Other TestsTests that either rule out other diseases or obtain more information about the causes of asthma include:A complete blood count.Chest and sinus... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...Those discussed in this report are believe to have particular benefits for patients with PAD. [For more information on these cholesterol-lowering drugs, see In-Depth Report #23:... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Introduction
...location, which is just above (supra) the optic chiasm, which is a major junction for nerves transmitting information about light from the eyes.The approach of dusk each day prompts the SCN to... Read more »Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis
...microscopy (very high-powered electronic microscopes) may be especially important in obtaining critical information on the degree of kidney damage.Lung and Heart Involvement. A chest x-ray may be... Read more »Hodgkin's Disease: Staging and Treatment Guidelines
...preserving fertility by taking hormonal drugs called GnRH analogs before and during chemotherapy.[For more information on fertility preservation treatments, see In-Depth Report #67: Male... Read more »Images
Medications
...per-OX-ide) Side Effects Dry skin, redness, burning, itching, or skin peeling may occur. If... Read more »
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