Peritonsillar abscess - Overview
Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils. Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis. It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic ... [... more]
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Malaria - Overview
Quartan malaria; Falciparum malaria; Biduoterian fever; Blackwater fever; Tertian malaria; Plasmodium Malaria is a parasitic disease that involves high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms, and anemia. Malaria is caused by a parasite that is ... [... more]
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Hereditary angioedema - Overview
Hereditary angioedema is a rare but serious problem with the immune system that is passed down through families. It causes swelling, particularly of the face and airways, and abdominal cramping. Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is caused by low levels ... [... more]
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Q fever - early - Overview
People get Q fever after exposure to contaminated food or raw (unpasteurized) milk, or after inhaling dust or droplets in the air which are contaminated with animal feces, blood, or birth products. Symptoms usually develop 2 to 3 weeks after you ... [... more]
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Q fever - Overview
Q fever is found around the world and is caused by the bacteria Humans usually acquire Q fever by inhaling contaminated droplets excreted by infected animals. Consumption of raw milk has also been associated with infection in rare cases. People ... [... more]
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