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    Q fever

    Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this often mild bacterial infection spread by animals.

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    Cyclic vomiting syndrome

    Cyclic vomiting syndrome often starts in childhood and is marked by spells of vomiting several times an hour over a period of hours or days.

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    Bee sting

    Learn more about symptoms, treatment, self-care tips and prevention of bee stings, which in some people cause severe allergic reaction.

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    Long QT syndrome

    Learn more about the causes and treatment of this heart rhythm condition that can potentially cause fast, chaotic heartbeats.

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    Cold urticaria

    Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this allergic skin reaction caused by cold that most often affects young adults.

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    Alpha-gal syndrome

    An allergic reaction to meat-based meals had researchers stumped — until they connected the condition to bites from certain ticks.

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    Peanut allergy

    Peanut allergy can be serious. Find out what you need to know to prevent a life-threatening reaction, and get the latest on treatment approaches.

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    Allergies

    Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, even life-threatening. Most allergies can't be cured, but treatments can help.

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    Pulmonary embolism

    Pulmonary embolism is often caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs. Prevention is aimed at stopping clots from forming in the legs.

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    Myelodysplastic syndromes

    Learn how medications and bone marrow transplants are used to control complications caused by these syndromes that affect the bone marrow.

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