Anal Abscess

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An anal abscess is a painful condition in which a collection of pus develops near the anus. Most anal abscesses are a result of infection from small anal glands. The most common type…

Lyme Disease

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Lyme Disease Lyme disease is an infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Deer ticks and Western blacklegged ticks can bite humans and pass on the infection. Lyme disease is…

Lupus

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Lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease that causes systemic inflammation which affects multiple organs. SLE often starts in females during their fertility age, although it can sometimes…

Localized Scleroderma (Juvenile)

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Localized Scleroderma (Juvenile) Localized scleroderma, called "linear" or "morphea", is an autoimmune condition that causes hardening and inflammation of the skin and muscles in one part of the body. The…

Kawasaki Disease (KD)

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Kawasaki Disease (KD) Kawasaki disease (KD) is a childhood illness that causes vasculitis (inflamed blood vessels). KD is more common in children younger than 5 years old. KD occurs more…

Juvenile Arthritis

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Juvenile Arthritis Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is chronic arthritis that affects approximately 1 in every 1,000 children. JIA affects children less than 16 years of age. It is not usually…

Inflammatory Myopathies

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Inflammatory Myopathies Inflammatory myopathies are muscle diseases caused by inflammation. They are autoimmune diseases where the body’s immune system attacks its own muscles by mistake. The most common inflammatory myopathies…