Shingles - Learn more
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Shingles is a skin rash caused by the re-activation of an otherwise dormant virus responsible for causing chicken pox. It can be highly uncomfortable, but early treatment can reduce its severity.
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Sinusitis - Learn more
Sinusitis refers to inflammation and swelling of the mucus layer that lines the sinuses. Common symptoms include pain in the face, a blocked or runny nose, fever and headache. In most cases, symptoms develop quickly within a day or two and then clear after about 10 days.
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Slapped cheek disease - Learn more
Slapped cheek disease, also known as fifth disease or slapped cheek syndrome, is a common viral disease in children. Featuring a distinctive red rash on the cheeks, it is usually a mild illness that does not require treatment.
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Strep throat - Learn more
Strep throat, short for streptococcal sore throat, is an infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Along with soreness, common symptoms include a swollen throat and lymph nodes, chills and fever. It can be treated with pain medications and antibiotics.
