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What's Mononucleosis? for Kids
People call mononucleosis "kissing disease" because you can get it from someone else's saliva. Mono can make you feel super tired and sick.
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A to Z: Tonsillitis for Parents
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, the fleshy clusters of tissue in the back of the throat.
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A to Z: Cytomegalovirus for Parents
Learn about viral infections and conditions that can affect pregnancy, newborn babies, and people with weakened immune systems.
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Thrombocytopenia for Teens
Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.
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Encephalitis for Parents
Encephalitis is a rare brain inflammation caused by a virus. The best way to avoid encephalitis is to prevent the illnesses that may lead to it.
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Thrombocytopenia for Parents
Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.
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Hepatitis for Parents
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Most cases are caused by a virus — either hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C — all of which can be passed to others by someone who is infected.
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Tonsillitis for Teens
You wake up and your throat is swollen and you have a fever. Could it be tonsillitis? Find out what tonsillitis is, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Teens
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disease for doctors to diagnose — and even fully understand. Find out more about this often misunderstood condition.
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Strep Test (Video) for Teens
This video shows what it's like to get a strep test.