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As the name implies, cough is the signature symptom, and it can go on for weeks. Whooping cough can develop into a more ...

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The flu, also known as influenza, is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. While medical ...

In a stern message Dr Khan said ''I am not kidding when I say we are seeing high levels of viral infections, colds and flus ...

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UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing hand foot and mouth, the flu and viral upper respiratory infections this week.

Question I was told there is an outbreak of Parvo virus in the community. Can you explain Parvo virus to me? Answer ...

Meningitis, a deadly brain infection causing inflammation of brain and spinal cord tissues, requires urgent treatment, ...

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Scientists have discovered a new process in our immune systems that leads to the production of an important family of anti-viral proteins called interferons. They hope the discovery will now lead to ...