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An illness also known as German measles that is caused by a virus and can most often be prevented with a vaccine.

An illness of the digestive system caused by infection with tapeworm eggs or larvae.

Thick white or yellow fluid that often is caused by an infection with germs and is made of white blood cells, waste from dead cells and thin liquid.

A form of breast cancer that develops quickly, causing breast swelling and skin changes.

Any disease that is caused by a fungus.

A bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas.

Any disease that spreads through contact with human blood.

An infection caused by germs called bacteria that affect the mastoid bone behind the ear.

A condition in which the two large muscles in the abdomen pull apart, often during pregnancy.

Unbalanced nutrition, which can be undernutrition or overnutrition.

A condition of the mouth that involves swelling called inflammation and open sores called ulcers.

A small bump caused by a virus and spread through contact with genitals or body fluids.

An infection caused by bacteria that spreads quickly through the body and destroys tissue.

An illness caused by infection with bacteria and spread through contaminated food.

An illness caused by infection with bacteria and spread from animals to people, mostly through raw dairy products.

Forcefully expelling the stomach's contents out of the mouth.

An illness caused by infection with bacteria and spread mainly by contact with genitals or body fluids that starts as a painless sore.

An illness caused by infection with bacteria and spread mainly by contact with genitals or body fluids.

A queasy sensation including an urge to vomit.

Intestinal gas that's passed from the anus.