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Polio

Learn more about this contagious viral illness that affects the nervous system. Severe disease can lead to paralysis, trouble breathing and sometimes death.
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Reye's syndrome

Learn about the causes and treatment of this rare but serious condition causing swelling in the liver and brain.
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Tonsillitis

Learn about this common cause of sore throat in children and its treatment.
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Nickel allergy

Nickel allergy is an immune system reaction to nickel. This metal is often in jewelry, clothing fasteners, electronics and many other common items.
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this type of leukemia.
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Cataracts

Are things starting to look fuzzy or blurry? Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for this common eye condition.
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Neuroendocrine tumors

Learn about the types of tumors that make up this group of rare cancers. Find out about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments.
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Ampullary cancer

Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for cancer of the ampulla of Vater.
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Appendix cancer

Learn about this rare cancer that affects the appendix, which is a small pouch attached to the large intestine.
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Bird flu (avian influenza)

Flu viruses in other animals, such as birds, may be a risk to people. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment for bird flu in people.
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Small lymphocytic lymphoma

Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

In this condition, the heart muscle thickens, which makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. Learn about the causes and treatment.

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