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Sydenham’s Chorea

Sydenham’s chorea is a movement disorder. It is the most common type of aquired chorea. Meaning your child isn’t born with it, it is “aquired” after birth. Sydenham’s chorea is usually diagnosed in children between 5-15 years of age and it is twice as common in girls as boys. Sydenham’s chorea can also run in families…

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about Scleroderma

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder involving the connective tissue in your body. Scleroderma affects all races and can be found worldwide . Approximately 1 out of every 1,000 people in the US have some form of scleroderma. It affects women four times more often than men and is more common in African Americans …

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about Encephalitis

Encephalitis is the term used for inflammation of brain tissue. It is most commonly caused by a viral infection. Encephalitis is frequently referred to as …

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