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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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Itchy Skin and Daily Hives -- Causes and Treatment
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert... Frequently I see patients who develop rashes or hives for unclear reasons. Unfortunately... Read more »
Gina Clowes of AllergyMoms.com: My Story
By Gina Clowes , Health Expert...be the "easy" one -- was covered with head-to-toe hives on his second day of life and those... Read more »
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Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Complications
...persistent, which is known as post-vasectomy pain syndrome. The cause of this is unclear.Itching and HivesA few men may have an allergic reaction to the local anesthesia and develop itching and... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Diagnosis
To determine the cause of allergic rhinitis, the doctor will ask a number of questions about:Time of day and year of rhinitis episodes. Rhinitis that appears seasonally is typically due to... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Complications
...migraine, Raynaud's disease (marked by cold extremities), and some skin disorders, such as chronic hives. Read more »Diagnosing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...air has ever triggered an attackAny family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay feverRuling Out Other DiseasesA number of disorders may cause some or all of the... Read more »Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
...air has ever triggered an attack.Any family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay fever.Any occupational or long-term exposure to chemicals. Early detection of... Read more »
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