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  1. Immune System Provides links to information about the immune system. Includes info about immunizations, HIV and autoimmune disorders, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.
  2. COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness Learn about COVID-19 and how to help protect yourself if you're at high risk for getting very sick from the virus.
  3. Hepatitis B: Postvaccination Test for Immunity
  4. Immunizations for Premature Infants
  5. HIV Treatment in Children
  6. Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Traveling
  7. Rabies Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  8. Smallpox/Monkeypox Vaccine (JYNNEOS™): What You Need to Know
  9. Hepatitis A Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  10. Allergy Shots for Asthma
  11. Hepatitis B Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  12. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  13. Tetanus Discusses tetanus, also called lockjaw. Looks at cause by bacteria infection that makes a poison that causes severe muscle spasms. Looks at how bacteria enter the body through wound or cut. Covers vaccine shots (immunizations) to prevent tetanus.
  14. Allergy Shots for Insect Stings Explains what immunotherapy is and why it is done. Lists specific allergies treated by immunotherapy. Covers how it is done, how well it works, and what to expect after treatment. Covers things that increase risk.
  15. Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  16. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  17. Polio Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  18. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Discusses HIV, a virus that attacks white blood cells called CD4+ cells which are an important part of the immune system. Covers symptoms and stages of infection, including last stage called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Covers HIV treatment.
  19. MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella): What You Need to Know
  20. Ulcerative Colitis Discusses ulcerative colitis, a common type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum. Covers symptoms and what happens as the disease progresses. Offers home treatment tips. Discusses treatment with medicine and surgery.
  21. Valley Fever
  22. Sarcoidosis
  23. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Discusses primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Looks at causes and symptoms. Covers how it is diagnosed and treated. Also looks at symptoms of advanced liver damage such as variceal bleeding and osteoporosis.
  24. Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
  25. Autoimmune Disease Tests
  26. Addison's Disease
  27. Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Discusses lupus, an autoimmune disorder. Focuses on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Covers treatment with medicines like corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and antimalarials. Discusses the importance of good self-care.
  28. Acquired Von Willebrand Disease
  29. Yellow Fever Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  30. Zika Virus
  31. Celiac Disease
  32. Swollen Lymph Nodes
  33. Pseudomonas Infection
  34. Staph Infection
  35. Psoriatic Arthritis
  36. Crohn's Disease Discusses Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Covers symptoms, which include diarrhea and abdominal pain. Discusses treatment with medicines, including corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and biologics. Also covers treatment with surgery.
  37. Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection
  38. Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
  39. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Classification Criteria
  40. Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) Discusses rare flesh-eating bacterial infection. Includes info on Fournier gangrene. Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Looks at treatment with medicine, surgery, and oxygen therapy. Covers treatment for complications caused by the infection.
  41. Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  42. Polymyalgia Rheumatica Covers symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica, which include muscle pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Covers how this condition is treated.
  43. Rubella (German Measles)
  44. Peanut Allergy
  45. Mononucleosis (Mono) Discusses mononucleosis (also called mono or the kissing disease) caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Covers symptoms including high fever, severe sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes (swollen glands), tonsils, and spleen. Offers home treatment and prevention tips.
  46. Sepsis (Septic Shock)
  47. Sjögren's Syndrome
  48. Psoriasis Includes info on psoriasis, a chronic skin disorder. Covers causes and symptoms, including scaly patches on the knees, elbows, and scalp. Includes info on what increases your risk. Covers treatment with creams and oral medicines. Offers home treatment tips.
  49. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Covers long-lasting skin problem that is also known as atopic dermatitis. Looks at symptoms like dry skin, itching, and a red, raised rash. Covers treatments including using moisturizing creams and medicines. Notes that there are no known prevention methods.
  50. Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  51. What Is Sepsis? Find out what sepsis is, how it happens, and how it's treated at the hospital.
  52. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systemic Symptoms
  53. Chickenpox (Varicella) Discusses vaccine-preventable illness that causes itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. Covers home treatment, including resting and taking medicines to reduce fever, itching. Includes info on shingles.
  54. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Covers the causes and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, also called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with NSAIDs, physical therapy, and possibly shots of steroid medicine. Includes tips for helping your child cope with JIA.
  55. Rheumatoid Arthritis Covers causes and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with medicine, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Discusses things you can do at home to relieve your symptoms and help control the disease. Includes importance of regular checkups.
  56. Chikungunya Fever
  57. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Neck Symptoms
  58. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Discusses methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a type of staph bacteria. Covers how it is spread. Discusses antibiotic resistance of MRSA. Covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
  59. Autism and Vaccines
  60. HIV and Fatigue
  61. Pneumocystis Pneumonia and AIDS
  62. Organ Transplants: Antirejection Medicines
  63. Preventing Tetanus Infections
  64. Shingles Discusses shingles, a condition caused by the virus that causes chickenpox (herpes zoster). Discusses who is most likely to get it. Describes how shingles rash causes pain and the treatment for it. Includes info on the shingles vaccine.
  65. Types of Hair Loss
  66. Living With More Than One Health Problem
  67. Fibromyalgia: Managing Fibro Fog
  68. Scleroderma
  69. Thrush
  70. Allergies to Insect Stings Explains allergies to insect stings. Covers symptoms. Discusses local and systemic reactions. Covers diagnosis and treatment options. Offers home treatment tips.
  71. Environmental Illness
  72. Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread
  73. Mouth Sores
  74. HIV: Stages of Infection
  75. Temporal Artery Biopsy
  76. Hyperthyroidism Discusses hyperthyroidism and what happens to the body's metabolism if the thyroid gland is overactive. Explains how Graves' disease usually causes an overactive thyroid. Describes symptoms. Covers exams and tests to diagnose it. Provides info on treatment.
  77. Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin Briefly discusses possible causes of swollen glands and other lumps under the skin. Covers bacterial and viral infections, noncancerous growths, hernias, aneurysms, and swelling caused by cancer. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  78. Diabetes and Infections
  79. Hepatitis C Viral Load Test Learn about a hepatitis C viral load test, including what it is, why it's done, and what the results mean.
  80. Rubella Test
  81. Preventing Sepsis After You Leave the Hospital After a hospital stay, it's important to prevent sepsis and watch for signs of it. Learn how.
  82. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Managing Your Energy
  83. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Getting Support
  84. Antihistamines
  85. Neutropenia: Preventing Infections
  86. Mononucleosis Tests Covers monospot test (heterophil test) and EBV antibody test, blood tests used to diagnose mononucleosis (mono), which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Covers how it is done and risks. Also includes info on what test results might mean.
  87. Mononucleosis Complications
  88. HIV Screening
  89. Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis Explains what allergy-shot immunotherapy is, why it is done, and what allergies it can help. Covers how it is done, how well it works, and what to expect after treatment. Covers risk factors.
  90. Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
  91. Opportunistic Infections in HIV
  92. Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection
  93. Splenectomy
  94. Celiac Disease Antibodies Test
  95. Asthma Action Plan for Your Child Learn how following an asthma action plan can help you control your child's asthma.
  96. Complications of Lupus
  97. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Guides you through decision to have allergy-shot immunotherapy to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and allergic asthma. Explains how allergy shots work. Covers who should not have them. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  98. Complement Test
  99. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
  100. Resistance to HIV Medicines

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