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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID)
Characterized by minimal or no immune response, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), typifies a group of rare, sometimes fatal, congenital disorders. An abnormality in the specialized white blood...
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Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV) and Mice
I always knew that I didn’t like mice sneaking into the house although they seem to do it every year when snow comes, looking for warmth and food. However, I didn’t know that they could make your...
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Job Syndrome Affects Many Body Systems
Job syndrome is a relatively rare condition that affects the immune system and several other body systems. Those with this condition commonly struggle with recurrent infections. Job syndrome is...
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Chediak-Higashi Syndrome Affects the Immune System
Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a rare inherited genetic disorder that affects the immune system and many parts of the body. The disease damages the cells of the immune system, which leaves them unable...
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Psoriasis Linked with Cardiovascular Disease, Depression, and Cancer
Do you have a child that suffers from psoriasis? It is a chronic skin condition that can have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life. It can negatively affect self-esteem and relationships....
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Are You Worried Your Adopted Child Will Get MRSA?
I wrote an article last year about MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, because my foster child brought a note home from her school about it. It was not one of those, “This is what...
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Childhood Diabetes, Take Care of Your Teeth
High blood sugar can cause damage to your whole body, including your teeth and gums. Having diabetes can increase your risk of cavities and gum disease even during childhood. If your child has type 1...
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