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Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)
RRP is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is a highly prevalent virus.
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Pinworms: Treatment and Prevention
Pinworms are small white worms that live in the large intestine. They are about 1/2 inch long and as thin as a thread. They can sometimes be seen in and around the child's bowel movements. The adult female pinworm lays her eggs on the skin around the anus. This causes itching and scratching.
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Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that affects bone growth, causing dwarfism, limited range of motion, and a large head. The condition is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia.
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Syphilis
Syphilis (SIF-i-lis) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Anyone who is sexually active has a chance of getting syphilis.
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Thrush and Yeast Infections
Thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called candida. Thrush can affect a child's mouth or diaper area. Oral thrush begins as flat white spots and come together to form patches. These spots are often mistaken for "milk patches." Candida in the diaper area can cause a red rash with tiny blisters.
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Lymphatic Disorders
Lymphatic disorders arise when the lymphatic system is disrupted either through congenital malformation, traumatic injury from a medical procedure, or a change in the lymphatic-circulatory balance. Lymphatic disorders may result in losses in nutritional, immune, electrolyte and clotting factors.
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Bronchiolitis
This Helping Hand™ covers bronchiolitis, which is an infection of the small airways (bronchioles) caused by a virus. The most common viruses that cause it are RSV, para influenza virus, rhinovirus (common cold), human metapneumovirus and adenovirus. Bronchiolitis is also often called "RSV infection."
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by bacteria. The bacteria are easily spread by breathing in droplets from an infected person who coughs or sneezes. Call 911 if your child stops breathing.
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Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue caused by genetic mutations that result in the dysregulation of the proteins of the extracellular matrix (fibrillin). The diagnosis is based on signs, family history, and results of diagnostic tests.
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Elevated Liver Enzymes
Elevated (too high) levels of liver enzymes are a warning sign that something might be harming the liver. Two of these enzymes are alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Symptoms of elevated liver enzymes may include jaundice and swelling of the abdomen, arms or legs.