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Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Causes

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Bacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit.

Many bacteria are grouped into one of two large categories by the laboratory procedure used to look at them under a microscope. The procedure is known as Gram staining. Bacteria are stained with special dyes, then washed in a special solution. The color of the bacteria after washing determines if they are gram-ne...

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H1N1 Redux: Myths and Legends

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...cleansers and use liberally and often to prevent contagion as much as possible. I would be happy... Read more »

Sickness

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...appetite—I think I ate about 1,000 calories all day long, until finally around nine that night... Read more »

Wipe Out the Germs in Your Home

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...community toothbrush holder, which could be a pool of contagion (those bristles almost always... Read more »

Anxiety May Trigger IBS--but it's NOT "All in Your Head"

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...developing the viral infection gastroenteritis (aka "stomach flu"), people who had higher... Read more »

Importance of the Flu Shot

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

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Time for a Flu Shot?

...of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, and People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities. 2. People who live with or care for those at high risk for... Read more »

Anxiety Disorders: Introduction

...minutes or to spend inordinate amounts of time cleaning their surroundings in order to subdue the fear of contagion.Over half of OCD-sufferers have obsessive thoughts without the ritualistic... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions

...hours. (Higher DEET concentrations may be necessary for adults who are in high-risk regions for prolonged periods.)DEET products should never be used on infants younger than 2 months. According to... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis

...Allergic rhinitis.]Allergens in the house, such as house dust mites, molds, and pet dander, can cause year-long allergic rhinitis, referred to as perennial rhinitis. Click the icon to see an... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Causes

...lining.Lifestyle Factors. Although lifestyle factors such as chronic stress, drinking coffee, and smoking were long believed to be the primary cause of ulcers, it is now thought they only increase... Read more »

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