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  1. #INFANT INFECTIOUS
  2. /Infectious diseases, general
  3. The following are common infectious diseases likely to occur in children (may also affect adults with little immunity, with more severe symptoms):
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  5. {measles}
  6. {mumps}
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  9. {german measles}
  10. {whooping cough}
  11. {chicken pox}
  12. {scarlet fever}
  13. {diphtheria}
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  17. Others, not commonly seen include:
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  19. {meningitis} (bacterial & viral)
  20. {poliomyelitis} (polio)
  21. {tuberculosis}
  22. {tetanus}
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  26. {Gastroenteritis} in children may result from bacterial or viral infection. Upper respiratory infections & middle ear infections, although not !i! strictly infectious diseases, !n! are included in this section. If you suspect your child has contracted any of these diseases, it is important to seek competent medical advice.
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