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Abscess Bacteria
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Staphylococcus aureus streptococcus pyogenes
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African sleeping sickness
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caused by protozoan named trypanosoma brucei, look like worm with fin, spread by tse tse fly sympoms purple bruise around bite cancre high fever coma death
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Anthrax
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Caused by bacillus anthracis spore former and anaerobic, 95% are cutaneous
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Arbovirus Encephalitis
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refers to encephalitis that is caused by arbovirus infection
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Botulism
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Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The bacteria may enter the body through wounds, or they may live in improperly canned or preserved food. Symptoms usually appear 8 - 36 hours
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Brucellosis
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infectious disease that occurs from contact with animals carrying Brucella bacteria. Symptoms: Acute brucellosis may begin with mild flu-like symptoms, or symptoms such as: Abdominal pain; Back pain
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BSE
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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathies mad cow disease incubation period 8-12 years
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Burkitts Lymphoma
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cancer of the lymphatic system
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California Encephalitis
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West Nile Virus
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Cellulitis
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Spreads fast and painful
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Cellulitus Bacteria
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Streptococcus and Staphylococcus are the most common of these bacteria, which are part of the normal flora of the skin
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Chicken Pox Cause
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Varicella
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Chicken pox is spread through...
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Droplets
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Chicken Pox Symptoms
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Tear Shaped Vescules, crops of blisters,
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Chicken Pox Treatment
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Acyclovir
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Coccidiomycosis Information
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fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii. lives in soil, flu like symptoms
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Comedo
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Another word for white or blackhead
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Conjunctivitus
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infection of the membrane lining the eyelids (conjunctiva). Symptoms: Blurred vision; Crusts that form on the eyelid overnight; Eye pain; Gritty feeling in the eyes
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Cryptococcosis Information
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Cryptococcus neoformans fungus. Symptoms: Blurred vision or double vision (diplopia); Bone pain or tenderness of the breastbone (sternum); Chest pain; Confusion; Cough -- dry; Fatigue; Fever
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Cutaneous anthrax
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bacillus anthracis
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Cyst Bacteria
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Staphylococcus aureus streptococcus pyogenes
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Cytomegalo VirusPharyngitis
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Herpesviridae or herpesviruses
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Diptheria
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Corynebacterium diphtheriae Symptoms usually occur 2 to 5 days after you have come in contact with the bacteria. Bluish coloration of the skin
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis
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more deadly that western, get from horses and bird cages
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Encephalitis
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Attacks the brain, caused by bacteris and virus usually spread through a bite, that is sick with a virus
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Endocarditis
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inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves (endocardium). Symptoms: Abnormal urine color; Chills (common); Excessive sweating (common); Fatigue; Fever (common); Joint pain
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Gas Gangrene Bacteria
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It is a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by Clostridium perfringens bacteria
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Haemophilius
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bacteremia, pneumonia, and acute bacterial meningitis.
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Hemorrhagic Fever Diseases
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four distinct families of RNA viruses: the families Arenaviridae, Filoviridae, Bunyaviridae, and Flaviviridae. All types of VHF are characterized by fever and bleeding disorders and all can progress to high fever, shock and death in extreme cases
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Herpes Encephalitis
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Herpes Simplex, usually spread from mom to baby
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HIV AIDS
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xxx
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Infectious Mononucleus
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Epstein–Barr virus
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Inpetigo Contagiosum Bacteria
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Staphylococcus aureus streptococcus pyogenes
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Inpetigo Contagiosum Symptoms
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Itchy scaly scabby skin kids get on chins
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Keratitis
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herpes simplex condition in which the eye's cornea, the front part of the eye, becomes inflamed
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Kuru
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cannibals who eat brains and get sick in papua nugini
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Leishmaniasis
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Large postular Lesions, from sandfly
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Leprosy
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bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis
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Listeriosis Information
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Listeria monocytogenes symptoms of listeriosis usually last 7–10 days, with the most common symptoms being fever, muscle aches, and vomiting. Diarrhea is another, but less common symptom
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Lyme Disease
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B. burgdorferi Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii amocicycillin
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Maculopapular Rashes
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Measles, Molluscum, Contagium, Lesishmaniasis
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Malaria
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mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by eukaryotic protists of the genus Plasmodium P. falciparum
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Measles
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We dont get anymore because of MMR
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Measles spread through
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Droplets
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Measles Symptoms
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Koplic Spots, red rash at hairline
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Meningoccal Meningitis Information
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infection that results in swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord Neisseria meningitidis
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Molluscum Contagiosum
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warts but when you squeeze cheezy like item comes out New STD Milky Filled Warts
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Molluscum Contagiosum
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poxvirus
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MRSA
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type (strain) of staph bacteria that does not respond to some antibiotics
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Necrotizing Fascitius Bacteria
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Streptococcus pyogenes), Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio vulnificus, Clostridium perfringens, Bacteroides fragilis
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Necrotizing Fascitius Symptoms
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Flesh eating strep that gets into the skin layer very serious
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Necrotizing Fascitius treatment
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Vancomycin
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Pertusis
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whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by Bordetella pertussis
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Plague
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Bubonic plague is a zoonotic disease, circulating mainly among small rodents and their fleas, and is one of three types of infections caused by Yersinia pestis
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Pneumococcal Meningitis Information
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caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae infection that causes swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
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Pneumonia
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Pneumonia is a breathing (respiratory) condition in which there is an infection of the lung. Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Poliomyelitis
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viral disease that can affect nerves and can lead to partial or full paralysis
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Postuir Bacteria
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Staphylococcus aureus streptococcus pyogenes
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Prions
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Slow virus diseases, spongiform viruses, long incubation period
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Rabies
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deadly viral infection that is mainly spread by infected animals. Symptoms: The actual time between infection and when you get sick (called the "incubation period") ranges from 10 days - 7 years
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Ringworm Bacteria
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Tinea skin infection due to a fungus. Often, there are several patches of ringworm on your skin at once. Symptoms of ringworm include: Itchy, red, raised, scaly patches that may blister and ooz
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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brought on by a type of bacteria carried by ticks. Symptoms usually develop about 2 to 14 days after the tick bite. They may include: Chills; Confusion; Fever; Headache; Muscle pain, Rickettsia rickettsii
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Rubiola Symptoms
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Red Rashes
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SARS
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia. It is caused by a virus that was first identified in 2003. Infection with the SARS virus causes acute respiratory distress (severe breathing difficulty) and sometimes death.
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Scarlet Fever
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Streptococcus bacteria The rash usually first appears on the neck and chest, then spreads over the body
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Scrapie
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Brain disease of sheep and goat
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Septicemias
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bacteria in the blood (bacteremia) that often occurs with severe infections. Symptoms: Septicemia can begin with: Chills; High fever; Rapid breathing; Rapid heart rate
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Shingles
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(herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. Symptoms: The first symptom is usually one-sided pain, tingling, or burning
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SIDS
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s the unexpected, sudden death of a child under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death. Symptoms: Almost all SIDS deaths occur without any warning or symptoms
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Small Pox Cause
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Variola
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Small pox is spread through...
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Direct Contact
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Small Pox Symptoms
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high fever, exhausted, starts on face, round vesicles, pustules
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Small Pox Treatment
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IV Fluid and meds for pain
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Strep Throat
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Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat. Symptoms may be mild or severe. You usually start to feel sick about 2 to 5 days after you come in contact
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Tetanus
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infection of the nervous system with the potentially deadly bacteria Clostridium tetani (C. tetani). Symptoms: Tetanus often begins with mild spasms in the jaw muscles (lockjaw)
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TORCH
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Toxoplasmosis
Other Rubella Cytomegalo virus (high chance of miscarriage) Herpes |
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
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severe disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with the function of several body organs. Symptoms: Confusion; Diarrhea; General ill-feeling; Headaches; High fever, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes
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Toxoplasmosis
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Slow encephalitis, caused by toxoplasma gondii protozoan, it is a torch disease
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Trachoma
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bacterial infection of the eye. Symptoms begin 5 to 12 days after being exposed to the bacteria. The condition begins slowly as inflammation of the tissue lining the eyelids (conjunctivitis, or "pink eye") Chlamydia trachomatis
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Warts
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small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). They are generally harmless
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Western Equine Encephalitis
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Spread through mosquitos, horses to humans mostly kids and can be deadly
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What is a blackhead full of?
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Sebum
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What is Acne
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Clogged Hair folicle
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White Head or Black Head Bacteria
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Propoinibacterium acnes
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pulmonary Anthrax
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Historical mortality was 92%
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Gastro Anthrax
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Eating Anthrax Meat
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