Erythema multiforme
by Kimberly Allen, RN Erythema multiforme is a fairly common skin disorder that generally affects...
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Tag: infection
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that is the leading cause of infection in the respiratory tract, particularly the lungs.RSV is a seasonal virus that is most common during the winter months and can spread very quickly through schools and childcare centers…
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about Gangrene
Gangrene is considered a serious and has the potential to be a life-threatening condition that develops when a mass of body tissue dies. There are numerous conditions that can cause gangrene to develop including infection, injury, even frostbite. Anything that affects the circulation of blood to any area of the body can lead to gangrene…
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Osteomyelitis
Osteomylitis is an infection of the bone or bone marrow. Osteomyelitis can develop at any age, though the site of the infection tends to be different between children and adults. Children tend to develop osteomyelitis in the long bones of the arms and legs where as it most frequently develops in the vertebra in adults…
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare disorder that usually occurs after an infection affecting approximately 1 out of 100,000 people. GBS can affect anyone at any age as well as affecting both men and women equally. It usually presents after a viral infection in the respiratory or digestive tract…
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