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Malaria
Malaria A disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted person-to-person by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes are present in the tropics and subtropics in almost all countries. Malaria is the most deadly of all tropical parasitic diseases.
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Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
Parasite
An organism that lives on or in the tissues of another organism and draws its nourishment from the host.
Bite
Relationship of the upper and lower teeth on closure (occlusion).
Malaria
A disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted person-to-person by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes are present in the tropics and subtropics in almost all countries. Malaria is the most deadly of all tropical parasitic diseases.
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Malabo doctors
All doctors near Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Doctors who can assist a patient in Malabo.
Malabon doctors
All doctors near Malabon, the Philippines. Doctors who can assist a patient in Malabon.
Malabsorption syndromes
Conditions that happen when the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from foods.
Malady
Illness.
Malaga doctors
All doctors near Malaga, Spain. Doctors who can assist a patient in Malaga.
Malang doctors
All doctors near Malang, Indonesia. Doctors who can assist a patient in Malang.
Malappuram doctors
All doctors near Malappuram, India. Doctors who can assist a patient in Malappuram.
Malarone
Malarone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atovaquone; proguanil hydrochloride.
Malarone pediatric
Malarone pediatric is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atovaquone; proguanil hydrochloride.
Malatya doctors
All doctors near Malatya, Turkey. Doctors who can assist a patient in Malatya.
Malay Municipal Hospital
The Malay Municipal Hospital is a hospital in Aklan, Philippines.
Malayer doctors
All doctors near Malayer, Iran. Doctors who can assist a patient in Malayer.
Malaysian doctor
A doctor who, being or not a citizen of that country, has been admitted to practice medicine in Malaysia.
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Forefoot pain due to a plantar interdigital neuroma.
Myocrisin
Intramuscular gold preparation (Sodium aurothiomalate).
MOP
Myositis ossificans progressiva. Ossification (bone formation) of striated muscle.
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Ossification (bone formation) of striated muscle.
Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis
A rare disorder which may be mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis due to the presence of nodules and an erosive arthritis.
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Myeloid leukemia
One form of cancer of the blood-forming tissue, primarily the bone marrow and lymph nodes.
Melleril
Used in the treatment of schizophrenia, this medication consists of thioridazine HCl and is made by Novartis.
Methergin
Used in the management of third stage labor, this medication consists of methylergometrine hydrogen maleate and is made by Novartis.
Metopirone
Metopirone (metyrapone-adrenocorticostatic agent) is used in the treatment of Cushing's Syndrome.
Miacalcic
Used in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, this medicine is made by Novartis and consists of synthetic salmon calcitonin-regulator of calcium homeostasis.
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