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Infections

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Fever

Are you running a temperature? Learn what can cause a fever and how to know when a fever can be dangerous.
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Fifth Disease

Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a mild infection caused by parvovirus B19. It mostly affects children. Read about symptoms and what can help.
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Flu

The flu can cause serious illness in people over 65, babies, and people with certain chronic illnesses. The best way to prevent the flu is to get a vaccine.
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Fungal Infections

Fungal infections, or mycoses, are caused by fungi. Many are mild and easy to treat, but others are very serious. Read about the types and treatments.
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Gastroenteritis

Stomach flu (gastroenteritis) is an inflammation of the intestines that causes diarrhea, pain, vomiting or fever. Learn what you can do to prevent it.
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Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Learn about symptoms, testing, prevention, and treatments.
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Genital Warts

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Learn about what they look like, prevention, and treatment.
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Germs and Hygiene

Stopping the spread of germs is as easy as thoroughly washing your hands or covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough. Raise your hygiene IQ here.
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Giardia Infections

Giardiasis is an illness caused by a parasite. Diarrhea is the main symptom of giardia infection. Learn about who is at risk and how to treat it.
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Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that men and women can get. It doesn't always cause symptoms. Read about testing, prevention, and treatment.
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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Swine Flu is a virus that pigs can get, but human infections can and do happen. H1N1 is the name of a strain that infected people in 2009. Learn more.
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Haemophilus Infections

Haemophilus is the name of a group of bacteria that can cause serious disease, such as Hib. There is a vaccine to prevent Hib. Learn more.
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