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  • Pneumonia Pneumonia is inflammation of one or both lungs with consolidation. Pneumonia is frequently but not always due to infection. The...learn more »
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    Pneumonia Article
    • Pneumonia facts
    • What is pneumonia?
    • How do people "catch pneumonia"?
    • What are pneumonia symptoms and signs?
    • How is pneumonia diagnosed?
    • What are some of the organisms that cause pneumonia? What is the treatment for pneumonia? Can pneumonia be prevented?
    • What is the prognosis of pneumonia?
  • Impetigo Impetigo is a contagious skin infection caused by staph and strep bacteria. There are two types of impetigo: non-bullous and...learn more »
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    Impetigo Article
    • What is impetigo? What causes impetigo?
    • What are the types of impetigo, and what are impetigo symptoms and signs? What does impetigo look like?
    • Is impetigo contagious?
    • How is impetigo diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for impetigo?
    • What are possible complications of impetigo?
    • Will impetigo leave scars?
    • Can impetigo be prevented?
    • Impetigo At A Glance
  • Lung Anatomy The lungs are primarily responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and the blood....learn more »
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    Lung Anatomy Article
    • Lung anatomy facts
    • What are the lungs?
    • What does breathing accomplish?
    • What is the structure of the respiratory system?
    • How is air moved into and out of the lungs during respiration?
    • How does gas exchange occur?
    • What are other important events during the breathing cycle?