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This factsheet is for people who have tetanus, or who would like information about it.
Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection. It affects your brain and nervous system,...
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Bronchiolitis is a breathing condition caused by a viral infection. Infants between three and six months are most commonly affected, though it can occur up to two years. It’s estimated that...
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A squint is when one eye looks in a different direction to the other when focusing on an object.
The condition is usually diagnosed when your child is young or a baby. However...
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Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine and has several different causes.
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Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects speech, movement, posture and co-ordination. Symptoms are usually first seen in children before they are two, and vary widely in severity.
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Sinusitis is inflammation of the linings of the sinuses that surround the nose. Common symptoms include a tender face and a blocked nose. It's often caused by an infection.
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Scarlet fever is an infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria, characterised by a rash.
About scarlet fever
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Published by Bupa's Health Information Team, December 2011.
This factsheet is for people who have chickenpox, or who would like information about it including the symptoms, causes and...