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Kyphosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It’s when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the upper back curve outward more than they should. ...

Federal Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) School Health Branch Phone: 1 (800) 232-4636 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/foodallergies CDC – Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care ...

The ketogenic epilepsy diet offers potential life-changing benefits to children with hard-to-manage seizures. Learn about epilepsy dietary therapies from multiple specialists, in one visit. Our team provides expert guidance and support. ...

Overview CMV (cytomegalovirus) is a herpes virus. It is very common. It affects people of all ages and in all parts of the U.S. In most cases CMV causes mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. But it can cause serious problems in an unborn ...

Pericarditis is inflammation or infection of the pericardium. The pericardium is 2 thin layers that surround the heart. Normally, there is a small amount of fluid between the layers of the pericardium. ...

Warts on the skin are harmless growths. They are caused by a virus. Warts can spread to other parts of the body and to other people. ...

Undescended testes (cryptorchidism) is when one or both of the male testes have not passed down into the scrotal sac. This is a condition seen in some newborn baby boys. Most cases involve only one teste. About 1 in 10 cases involve both testes. ...

Group B streptococcus (strep) is a type of bacteria. It can be found in the digestive tract, urinary tract, and genital area of adults. GBS infection usually does not cause problems in healthy women before pregnancy. But it can cause serious illness for a newborn ...

Mastoiditis is an inflammation or infection of the mastoid bone. This bone is one of the bones in the head. It is located behind the ear. The mastoid bone is made of cells that drain the middle ear. Mastoiditis may be mild or very serious. ...

Both venomous and nonvenomous snakes can bite. In the U.S., snakebites most often occur between April and October. Even a bite from a nonvenomous snake can cause an infection or allergic reaction in some children. ...