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  • Pneumocystis Pneumonia for Parents


    Pneumocystis pneumonia can affect infants who have AIDS, cancer, or other conditions that affect the immune system.

  • Talking to Your Kids About STDs for Parents


    Your kids need to understand how STDs spread and how to protect themselves. Here's how to talk to them about sexually transmitted diseases.

  • Trichomoniasis for Parents


    Trichomoniasis (or "trich") is a sexually transmitted disease. Many people with trich have no symptoms, so they can spread it to others without knowing it.

  • Getting Tested for STDs for Teens


    If you and your partner plan to have sex, or if you’ve already had it, it’s important to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Here's what to expect.

  • STDs for Parents


    Parents should learn about the most common STDs, how they spread, and how they're diagnosed and treated.

  • Immune System for Parents


    The immune system, composed of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that protect against germs and microorganisms, is the body's defense against disease.

  • Tuberculosis for Parents


    Tuberculosis (TB) is making a comeback in the United States today. Find out who's at risk, what to watch for, and how doctors treat TB.

  • Blood Test: Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) for Parents


    Lactate dehydrogenase (also called lactic acid dehydrogenase, or LDH) is an enzyme found in almost all body tissues. The LDH test is generally used to screen for tissue damage.

  • How Can I Find Out if My Partner Has an STD? for Teens


    Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) don’t always cause symptoms, so you can’t tell if your partner has one. That’s why you both should get tested for STDs.

  • What Is AIDS? for Kids


    AIDS is a disease caused by a virus that weakens the body's immune system.

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