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  2. Neglected tropical diseases - Wikipedia

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    Scabies (also sometimes known as the seven-year itch) is a contagious human skin infestation by the tiny (0.2–0.45 mm) mite Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis. The word is from Latin: scabere, lit. 'to scratch'. The most common symptoms are severe itchiness and a pimple -like rash. Occasionally, tiny burrows may appear on the skin. In a first-ever infection, the infected person usually ...

  3. Neural tube defect - Wikipedia

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    infections: during the pregnancy, a woman can develop an infection in the uterus what can lead to problems with the neural tube. [medical citation needed] environmental toxins: during the pregnancy, a woman can be exposed to environmental toxins that may have effect on the health of the infant. [medical citation needed]

  4. Trematodiasis - Wikipedia

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    Trematodiases that infect the lung, liver and intestine are classified as neglected tropical diseases by the World Health Organization. [8] Neglected tropical diseases are made up of bacterial, parasitic and viral infections that negatively impact the development of children, pregnancy and economic outcomes of developing countries. [8]

  5. List of fetal abnormalities - Wikipedia

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    Fetal abnormalities are conditions that affect a fetus or embryo, are able to be diagnosed prenatally, and may be fatal or cause disease after birth. They may include aneuploidies, structural abnormalities, or neoplasms. Acardiac twin; Achondrogenesis; Achondroplasia

  6. List of abbreviations for diseases and disorders - Wikipedia

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    Diseases and disorders VACTERL-H Vertebral abnormalities, Anal atresia, Cardiac defects, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Esophageal atresia, Renal and radial abnormalities, Limb abnormalities with Hydrocephalus

  7. List of medical symptoms - Wikipedia

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    List of medical symptoms. Medical symptoms refer to the manifestations or indications of a disease or condition, perceived and complained about by the patient. [1] [2] Patients observe these symptoms and seek medical advice from healthcare professionals.

  8. List of medical abbreviations: N - Wikipedia

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    NTD: neural tube defect NTG: nitroglycerin: n/t: numbness and tingling NTP: Nortriptyline: NTS: nucleus tractus solitarii, or Solitary nucleus: NTT: nasotracheal tube (see intubation) NTX: N-telopeptide nu in each nostril N&V n/v: nausea and vomiting: NVD: normal vaginal delivery (see childbirth); nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea: NVDC: nausea ...

  9. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    The exact cause of morning sickness remains unknown. Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is typically mild and self-limited, resolving on its own by the 14th week of pregnancy. Other causes should also be ruled out when considering treatment. Initial treatment is typically conservative, and may include changes to diet and emotional support.