Very Scarlet Knuckles
Scarlet fever is a disease caused by infection with the group A Streptococcus bacteria (the same bacteria that causes
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Scarlatina
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Scarlet fever was once a very serious childhood disease, but now is easily treatable. It is caused by the streptococcal bacteria, which produce a toxin that leads to the hallmark red
The main risk factor is infection with the bacteria that causes strep throat. A history of...
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Toxic shock syndrome
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Toxic shock syndrome is a severe disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with the function of several body organs.Alternative... Read more »
Toxic Shock Syndrome
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Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a potentially fatal, flu-like disease caused by a toxin produced by a common strain of bacteria (staphylococci) that... Read more »
Tips for avoiding toxic shock syndrome
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Corns and Calluses
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What Is It? Corns and calluses are a thickening of the outer layer of skin. This thickening is known medically as hyperkeratosis. Corns and calluses... Read more »
Corns and calluses
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Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction. Alternative Names Calluses and corns ... Read more »
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