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Yellow fever - Overview
University of Maryland — Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. Yellow fever is caused by a small virus that is spread by the bite of mosquitoes. This disease is common in South America and in sub-Saharan Africa. Anyone can get yellow fever, but the ...More…
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Vaginal yeast infection - Overview
University of Maryland — Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Yeast infection may follow a course of antibiotics that were prescribed for another purpose. The antibiotics ...More…
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Yaws - Overview
University of Maryland — Yaws is a long-term (chronic) infection that mainly affects the skin, bones, and joints. Yaws is transmitted by direct contact with the skin sores of infected people. Hook III EW. Nonsyphilitic Treponematoses. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Yaws ...More…
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Cutaneous candidiasis - Overview
University of Maryland — Skin infection - fungal; Fungal infection - skin; Skin infection - yeast; Yeast infection - skin; Intertriginous candidiasis Cutaneous candidiasis is infection of the skin with candida fungus. The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, ...More…
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Candida esophagitis - Overview
University of Maryland — Candida esophagitis is a fungal or yeast infection of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. The condition is often a sign of a weakened immune system. The following raise your risk for Candida infections: Oral ...More…