Learn about symptoms and treatment for this lung infection caused by fungi found in the soil of desert regions.
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Pericarditis
Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart can cause sharp chest pain and other symptoms. Know how pericarditis is diagnosed and treated.
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Cluster headache
These painful headaches cause severe pain on one side of the head and tend to occur in bouts called cluster periods.
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Listeria infection
This illness is caused by bacteria that spreads in food. It can be very serious for some people. Learn about symptoms, treatment and tips to prevent it.
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Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Caused by low levels of platelets, symptoms may include purple bruises called purpura, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash.
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
This nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, destroys nerve cells and gets worse over time.
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Peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Learn about this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the lymph nodes and can spread to the organs. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
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Radiation sickness
Read about what happens when someone is exposed to high doses of radiation, and what you can do to prevent such exposure in an emergency.
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2 (MEN 2)
Learn about this rare condition that causes tumors and overproduction of hormones.
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Brain tumor
Find out more about the different types, signs, symptoms and causes of brain tumors, which are growths of cells in the brain.
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C. difficile infection
Learn more about this diarrhea-causing infection that often occurs after antibiotic use. Many, but not all, people who get it are in health care facilities.
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Ulcerative colitis
This type of inflammatory bowel disease causes swelling and sores in the digestive tract. Learn more about symptoms, treatment and managing flares.