Treatment Some infections require no treatment. Even so, there should be regular check-ups for a…
Diseases
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Diagnosis & Tests Sputum culture and stain Lung biopsy Bronchoscopy Cerebrospinal Fluid culture and stain…
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Definition Cryptococcosis is infection with Cryptococcus neoformans fungus. Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors Cryptococcus neoformans,…
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Treatment Treatment of mild or moderate cryoglobulinemia depends on the underlying cause. Treating the cause…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms vary depending on the type of cryoglobulinemia and the organs that…
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Definition Cryoglobulinemia is the presence of abnormal proteins in the blood. These abnormal proteins become…
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Treatment Most cases of croup can be safely managed at home, but call your health…
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Symptoms & Signs Croup features a cough that sounds like a seal barking. Most children…
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Alternate Names : Viral croup, Laryngotracheobronchitis – acute, Spasmodic croup Definition Croup is breathing difficulty…
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Treatment DIET AND NUTRITION No specific diet has been shown to improve or worsen the…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms depend on what part of the gastrointestinal tract is affected. Symptoms…
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Alternate Names : Inflammatory bowel disease – Crohn’s disease, Regional enteritis, Ileitis, Granulomatous ileocolitis, IBD-…
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Treatment Light treatment (phototherapy) is needed on a regular basis throughout life. In infants this…
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Symptoms & Signs Confusion and changes in thinking Yellow skin (jaundice) and yellow in the…
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Alternate Names : Glucuronyl transferase deficiency (type I Crigler-Najjar), Arias syndrome (type II Crigler-Najjar) Definition…
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Treatment No specific treatment is available for this syndrome. The mental retardation must be addressed,…
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Symptoms & Signs Cry that is high-pitched and sounds like a cat Downward slant to…
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Alternate Names : Chromosome 5p deletion syndrome, 5p minus syndrome, Cat cry syndrome Definition Cri…
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Treatment There is no known cure. Interleukins and other medications may be use in an…
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Symptoms & Signs Rapidly developing delirium or dementia (over the course of a few weeks…