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Strep Test (Video) for Teens
This video shows what it's like to get a strep test.
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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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Coping With Colds for Teens
Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on colds and ways to feel better when you catch one.
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Mononucleosis (Mono) for Teens
It's sometimes called "the kissing disease," but kissing is just one of the ways that someone can catch mono.
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Tonsillectomy for Teens
Everybody's heard of tonsils, but not everyone knows what tonsils do in the body or why they may need to be removed. Find out here.
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Tourette Syndrome for Teens
Tourette syndrome affects the body's brain and nervous system by causing tics - repeated, uncontrollable movements or involuntary vocal sounds.
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How Long Is Mono Contagious? for Teens
If someone gets mono, the virus stays in that person's body for life. The virus may surface from time to time and possibly infect someone else. Here are the facts on how mono works.
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Glomerulonephritis for Teens
With glomerulonephritis, tiny filtering units in the kidneys stop working properly, causing problems like too much fluid in the body and swelling. Most of the time it can be treated. Find out more.
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Peritonsillar Abscess for Teens
A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. Find out how it happens and what to do.
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Toxic Shock Syndrome for Teens
Although toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be serious, it's a very rare illness.
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diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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