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What is the spleen?
The spleen is an organ on the left side of the abdomen. Normally you can't feel your... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are antibodies?
Antibodies are proteins produced by specialized immune cells called B lymphocytes. Each B cell... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does bone marrow relate to your immune system?
The bone marrow is the site of production of all blood cells, including white blood cells. ... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the thymus?
The thymus is a gland in the neck that is most active during childhood and begins to slowly... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the treatment for osteomyelitis?
The treatment for most cases of osteomyelitis in adults is surgical cleaning or removal of the... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is osteomyelitis diagnosed?
Ultimately the diagnosis is clinical in most cases, but imaging of the affected bone is usually... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of osteomyelitis?
The symptoms are variable. In adults, it's usually pain and changes in the skin over the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is osteomyelitis?
Osteomyelitis is infection of bone. It is usually a chronic bacterial infection in adults or... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is neuro-sarcoidosis diagnosed?
All forms of sarcoid require a biopsy to diagnose. One looks for classical "non-caseating... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who is at risk of having bacterial meningitis?
Anyone can get bacterial meningitis. However, some people are at higher risk than... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is bacterial meningitis contagious?
There are many bacteria that can cause meningitis. Some, but not all, forms are... Full Answer12/31/1969
What types of complications can occur in people with bacterial meningitis?
Death despite treatment occurs in 20-30% of patients. Survivors are often left with... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of bacterial meningitis?
Typically fever, a severe headache, a rigid neck and back, possibly with confusion. Vomiting is... Full Answer12/31/1969
How dangerous is rabies if it is not treated?
Rabies is virtually 100% fatal if symptoms develop. There is no effective treatment for... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is rabies treated?
Rabies is treated by prevention. After a possible exposure, which in the US generally relates to an... Full Answer12/31/1969
