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Malaria for Parents
Malaria can cause mild illness in some people and life-threatening illness in others. Proper treatment can cure malaria.
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A to Z: Babesiosis for Parents
Learn about parasitic infections, tickborne illnesses, and conditions that affect the bloodstream and red blood cells.
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A to Z: Giardiasis for Parents
Giardiasis is an illness of the digestive tract (stomach and intestines).
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Diarrhea for Parents
Most kids battle diarrhea from time to time, so it's important to know what to do to relieve and even prevent it.
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Infections That Pets Can Spread for Parents
Kids can benefit from the companionship, affection, and relationships they share with pets. But it's important to know how to protect your family from infections carried by pets and other animals.
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Blood Test: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) for Parents
The immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood test is often done as part of an initial screen for allergies. High IgE levels also may indicate a parasitic infection.
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Pinworm Infections for Parents
Pinworm is an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms. But pinworms don't cause any harm (just itching), and it won't take long to get rid of them.
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Tapeworm for Parents
Tapeworms are usually more upsetting to think about than to deal with. Tapeworm infections are rare in the United States, and they're usually easy to treat.
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Chyluria for Parents
Chyluria is when there is chyle in the pee. Depending on what's causing it, chyluria can be treated and often can be cured.
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Toxocariasis for Parents
Toxocara are common parasites of dogs and cats. When they infect humans, the illness is called toxocariasis.