Hookworm

hookworms
What is hookworm Hookworms are small (less than 0.5 inches long) parasitic worms that can cause infections in the small intestines ((Parasites - Hookworm. https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/hookworm/)).
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Rotavirus

rotavirus
What is rotavirus Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines) and is spread in feces (poop).
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Schistosomiasis

schistosomiasis
What is schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis, also known as Bilharzia, is an infection caused by a parasitic worm that lives in fresh water in subtropical and tropical
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Cyclospora

cyclospora infections
What is Cyclospora Cyclospora is an infection of the bowel caused by a tiny parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis. Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite is usually caught from
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Campylobacter

Campylobacter bacteria
What is Campylobacter Campylobacter infection also called campylobacteriosis is a common foodborne illness with Campylobacter infection affecting more than 1.3 million people each year in the
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Adenovirus

adenovirus infection
What is adenovirus Adenoviruses are common viruses that cause a range of illness. Adenoviruses can cause cold-like symptoms, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, and pink
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Pink eye

pink eye
What is pink eye Pink eye is also called conjunctivitis or red eye. Pink eye involves inflammation or infection of the outer layer of the
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Wilson’s disease

wilson’s disease
What is Wilson's disease Wilson's disease is an inherited genetic disorder associated with abnormal copper metabolism that results in excess storage of copper, primarily in
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Wheezing

wheezing
What is wheezing Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound made during breathing. Wheezing occurs when air moves through narrowed breathing tubes in the lungs. Wheezing
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Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome
What is Williams syndrome Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder present from birth that can cause mild to moderate delays in cognitive development or
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