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Pneumococcal disease

Pneumococcal disease is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by infection with a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae. The bacteria…

01 Jan 2012
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Meningococcal disease

Meningococcal disease is bacterial illness transmitted between people by coughing or sneezing. Disease onset is often very sudden; young children…

01 Jan 2012
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Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin, commonly seen in contact dermatitis.

01 Jan 2012
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Lichenification

Thickening of the skin with hyperkeratosis caused by chronic inflammation, usually resulting from prolonged scratching or irritation. This is commonly…

01 Jan 2012
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, GORD, GERD or acid reflux disease) is a disease of…

01 Jan 2012
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Fibrin

Fibrin is a molecule that is vital for the process of inflammation and scab formation. As the name…

01 Jan 2012
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Histamine

Histamine is an important chemical in the process of inflammation. It is released from mast cells…

01 Jan 2012
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Serotonin

Serotonin is a chemical that is produced both in cells of the gastrointestinal tract as well…

01 Jan 2012
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Prostaglandin

Prostaglandins are a type of chemical that are formed by an enzyme called cyclooxygenase. They are…

01 Jan 2012

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