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Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare disease that breaks down the body's immune system. This eMedTV resource explores the causes, diagnosis, and treatments for this condition, as well as the increased cancer risks people with ataxia telangiectasia face.
There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases, which include multiple sclerosis and scleroderma. This eMedTV resource discusses autoimmune diseases, which occur when your immune cells mistake your body's cells as invaders and attack them.
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 disease causes arthritis and ulcers on the genitals and mouth, and is typically caused by inflammation of the blood vessels. This eMedTV resource discusses possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Behcet's disease.
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.
A common source of botulism food poisoning is improperly preserved home-processed foods with low acid content (like corn and beets). This eMedTV page offers tips for preventing botulism food poisoning, like refrigerating oils that contain garlic.
CFS myths circulating include the false notion that people with the condition lose their fingerprints. This eMedTV article debunks myths concerning chronic fatigue syndrome and recommends credible sources for information about CFS.
Cowpox is a rare disease that is commonly spread through direct contact with an ulcer on a cow's teat. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at cowpox and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
This segment of the eMedTV archives describes CREST -- a type of scleroderma that affects the skin only in certain areas, including the fingers, hands, and face. The symptoms that the acronym is based on are also explained.
Giardiasis is an intestinal illness that causes diarrhea. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the condition, including symptoms, common transmission methods, and treatment options. Links to additional information are also provided.
The most common type of botulism is infant botulism, which makes up approximately 75 percent of all cases each year. This eMedTV segment explains infant botulism in detail, including causes, symptoms, treatments, and prognosis.
An estimated 10 to 20% of Americans come down with influenza each year -- a highly contagious respiratory infection. This page of the eMedTV website describes symptoms of influenza, how it is transmitted, and who is most at risk from it.
Leprosy is a complex infectious disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. This eMedTV article discusses the disease in detail, including its history, transmission methods, the various types, treatments, and prevalence.
Lung sarcoidosis is characterized by the formation of tiny lumps of cells (granulomas) in the lungs. As this eMedTV article explains, this condition is not a form of cancer. This portion of the Web site provides an overview of lung sarcoidosis.
Monkeypox is a very rare viral disease that is transmitted through animal to human contact. This part of the eMedTV archives explores monkeypox and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Myasthenia gravis is a disease characterized by a certain type of muscle weakness. As this eMedTV article explains, the weakness increases during activity and improves after rest. This page lists the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this disease.
Neurosarcoidosis is a form of sarcoidosis that affects the brain or central nervous system. This page from the eMedTV archives provides a detailed description of neurosarcoidosis, including information on its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Ocular myasthenia gravis is a type of myasthenia gravis that only affects the eyes and eyelid movement. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this condition, including information on its symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Polymyalgia rheumatica is a condition that can cause pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and hips. This eMedTV article explains polymyalgia rheumatica in detail, including information on its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a term used to describe thickening and scarring that occurs deep within the lungs. This eMedTV article describes the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis, explores the causes of this condition, and lists treatments that are available.
This eMedTV segment offers a detailed look at Raynaud's disease, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. This disease is characterized by sudden, sporadic contractions of blood vessels in the fingers and toes when exposed to cold.
This eMedTV page describes Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition affecting small blood vessels in the fingers, toes, nose, and ears, often triggered by exposure to cold. This page explains symptoms and treatment options associated with the condition too.
Sarcoidosis is a condition in which small clumps of cells are produced in various organs of the body. As this eMedTV article explains, it is not a form of cancer. This portion of the Web site provides an overview of sarcoidosis.
SARS is a highly contagious (and sometimes deadly) viral disease that was discovered in 2002. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at SARS, including information on its transmission, causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Although scleroderma may be referred to as a single disease, it is really a symptom of a group of diseases. This eMedTV article discusses this condition in detail, including information about symptoms, subtypes, treatment options, and prognosis.
This eMedTV page describes Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease in which the moisture-producing glands are targeted, causing dryness, especially in the mouth and eyes. Symptoms, treatment methods, and links to more information are also provided.
As this eMedTV article explains, it is important for pregnant women with active tuberculosis (TB) to start treatment as soon as TB is suspected. This page offers information on TB and pregnancy, including information on the safety of TB medications.
Typhoid fever is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the disease, including information about transmission, diagnosis, and treatment options.
A urinary tract infection, or URI, is an infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. This eMedTV article explains possible causes and symptoms of a URI. Risk factors and treatment options for urinary tract infections are also discussed.
This eMedTV article explains that Wegener's granulomatosis (a condition that mainly affects the upper respiratory tract) is a rare disease in which the blood vessels become inflamed. This page discusses Wegener's granulomatosis in detail.
Whooping cough is a respiratory system illness caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. This eMedTV article provides an overview of whooping cough, including information about its symptoms, complications, and treatment options.
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DTaP is a vaccine used to prevent bacterial infections that cause diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. This eMedTV resource further describes DTaP and offers information about vaccination schedules and precautions to be aware of with DTaP.
The influenza vaccine is usually given through an injection, but a new nasal spray has recently been approved by the FDA. This eMedTV resource explains how the influenza vaccine is created, who should get it, and possible side effects.
This eMedTV page offers criteria for who should and should not receive typhoid vaccine. The two types of vaccine are also described. The vaccine is not routinely given in the United States, but is recommended for travelers to certain regions.
