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Ataxia Telangictasia

Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare medical condition that causes the immune system to break down. This section of the eMedTV site offers a look at ataxia telangiectasia. Ataxia telangictasia is a common misspelling of ataxia telangiectasia.

Ataxia Telangiectasia

Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare disease that breaks down the body's immune system. This eMedTV resource explores the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition, as well as the increased cancer risks people with this disease face.

Ataxia Telanglectasia

Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare medical condition that causes the immune system to break down. This section of the eMedTV site offers a look at ataxia telangiectasia. Ataxia telanglectasia is a common misspelling of ataxia telangiectasia.

Autoimmune Deseases

Autoimmune diseases include multiple sclerosis and scleroderma. This eMedTV article discusses what happens when immune cells mistake the body's own cells as invaders and attack them. Autoimmune deseases is a common misspelling of autoimmune diseases.

Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune Disease Cause

Triggers that could be connected to the causes of autoimmune diseases include the sun, infection, and drugs. This eMedTV Web page includes information about certain risk factors and triggers that may be linked to the development of autoimmune disease.

Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis

Your doctor may be able to make an autoimmune disease diagnosis based on your symptoms and medical history. This eMedTV article discusses why a medical history, physical exam, and tests are needed to confirm an autoimmune disease diagnosis.

Autoimmune Disease Treatment

Autoimmune disease treatment varies from patient to patient, and patients may need more than one doctor to care for them. This portion of the eMedTV site includes a list of doctors that patients may need, including dermatologists and nephrologists.

Autoimmune Diseases

There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases, which include multiple sclerosis and scleroderma. This eMedTV resource discusses these diseases at length, which occur when your immune cells mistake your body's cells as invaders and attack them.

Autoimmune Disorder Symptoms

Common autoimmune disorder symptoms, such as underactive and overactive thyroid, are discussed in this eMedTV article. This article stresses the fact that autoimmune disorder symptoms can affect people with different types of autoimmune diseases.

Avian Influenza

Avian influenza is highly contagious among birds, especially domestic birds, but rarely infects people. This eMedTV article discusses avian influenza in detail, including subtypes, how it is transmitted, and the danger, if any, it poses to people.

Behcet's

Behcet's Disease

Behcet's disease can lead to problems such as arthritis and ulcers on the genitals and mouth. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this condition, including information on possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this disease.

Behcet's Disease Diagnosis

A physical exam, a skin-prick test, and a visual exam are all aspects of the process used to make a Behcet's disease diagnosis. This eMedTV resource explains how a doctor rules out other conditions before diagnosing Behcet's disease.

Behcet's Disease Prognosis

A Behcet's disease prognosis can be hard to make, because symptoms may appear years after the initial diagnosis is made. This eMedTV page explains that, in most cases, the Behcet's disease prognosis is favorable with proper treatment.

Behcet's Disease Research

Behcet's disease research is examining the role bacteria and viruses play in the formation of the disease. This eMedTV page explains these areas of focus, as well as potential benefits for participants in Behcet's disease research studies.

Behcet's Disease Treatment

The Behcet's disease treatment the doctor chooses usually depends on the severity of the condition. This eMedTV resource highlights the different Behcet's disease treatment options, like corticosteroids and immunosuppressive medicines.

Bochalism

Botulism can be one of three types -- foodborne, wound, and infant botulism. This segment of the eMedTV archives explains what causes this potentially fatal illness and lists a few common symptoms. Botchulism is a common misspelling of botulism.

Botalism

Botulism is an uncommon but severe illness that can result in death due to respiratory failure. This eMedTV resource describes the different forms of botulism and lists symptoms of the condition. Botalism is a common misspelling of botulism.

Botchalism

Botulism is a rare illness caused by poisons that are produced by specific bacteria. This eMedTV article describes the effects of this serious illness and lists some of the early symptoms that may occur. Botchulism is a common misspelling of botulism.

Botchelism

Botulism is a severe illness caused by toxins produced by a certain type of bacteria. This eMedTV segment lists early symptoms of botulism and explores the prognosis of this condition. Botchelism is a common misspelling of botulism.

Botchilism

Botulism is a rare but serious illness that can result in paralysis or even death. This eMedTV article briefly discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this serious medical condition. Botchilism is a common misspelling of botulism.

Botchulism

Botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by a nerve toxin, can lead to paralysis or even death. As this eMedTV page explains, the three types of botulism include wound, foodborne, and infant botulism. Bochalism is a common misspelling of botulism.

Botelism

Botulism is a rare illness that causes muscle paralysis. This page from the eMedTV Web site explores the causes of botulism and describes treatment options. A link to more information is also provided. Botelism is a common misspelling of botulism.

Botolism

Botulism is a rare but serious condition that can lead to paralysis or death. This eMedTV Web page explores the causes of botulism and explains what treatment options are available for this illness. Botolism is a common misspelling of botulism.

Botulism

Toxins produced by a group of bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum cause the disease known as botulism. This eMedTV page provides details about this rare but serious illness, including how it is acquired, symptoms, and treatment options.

Botulism Diagnosis

Making a botulism diagnosis can be difficult because the lab test used to definitively make a diagnosis can take up to 4 days. This eMedTV Web page explains how a doctor goes about making a botulism diagnosis, including the possible tests required.

Botulism Disease

Botulism Food Poisoning

A common source of botulism food poisoning, as this eMedTV page explains, is improperly preserved home-processed foods with low acid content (like corn and beets). This page offers tips for preventing botulism, like refrigerating oils that contain garlic.

Botulism in Honey

As this eMedTV Web page explains, children under 12 months old should not be fed honey, due to the risk of botulism. This article addresses the risk that honey presents to infants and explains how common it is for botulism to be transmitted this way.