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Salmonella infection

This common bacterial infection is spread through contaminated food or water and affects the intestinal tract. Learn more about prevention and treatment.
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Cholera

This dangerous but treatable disease causes diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to lower your risk.
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Histoplasmosis

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this sometimes life-threatening disease caused by fungal spores in bird and bat droppings.
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

In CDH, a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — develops a hole called a hernia. Learn about treatment before birth.
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Food poisoning (foodborne illness)

Learn more about illnesses that can cause upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea within hours of eating tainted food.
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Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.
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Skull base tumors

Skull base tumors are abnormal growths at the base of the skull that can be benign or cancerous and cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and nosebleeds. Treatment may include surgery, radiation or careful monitoring.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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Occupational asthma

Dust, fumes and other substances at work can cause asthma. Find out how to recognize this common type of asthma.
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Wet macular degeneration

Blurred vision or blind spots could be a sign of this eye disorder. Recognizing the warning signs could save your vision.
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Legionnaires' disease

Bacteria that can live in water from air conditioning systems, showers and spas cause this severe form of pneumonia.
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Constipation

Learn how to prevent and treat infrequent or painful passing of stool.
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