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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
This group of inherited genetic conditions limits the adrenal glands' ability to make certain vital hormones.
Toxoplasmosis
Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this parasitic infection that can cause severe disease.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing irreversible brain damage and growth problems in the child.
Choroid plexus carcinoma
This rare type of cancerous brain tumor occurs mainly in children under 2. Treatment usually involves surgery and radiation therapy.
Hepatitis A
This contagious liver infection is caused by a virus. Learn more about its symptoms, treatment and prevention, including the hepatitis A vaccine.
Truncus arteriosus
Learn more about this congenital heart defect that makes it difficult for the heart to pump the right amount of blood to the lungs and the body.
Bicuspid aortic valve
This condition, present at birth, affects the valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you keeping your child as safe as possible in the car?
Find out how long to use a rear-facing car seat and how it can protect your child.
Epilepsy
Learn about this condition that causes seizures. Find out which symptoms are associated with different types of seizures and how they're treated.
Infant reflux
Learn more about when a baby spits up food or liquid. Most babies outgrow this common and messy condition by the age of 18 months.
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