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Epidemic
Medical; Illness

An outbreak of a contagious disease that spreads quickly and affects many people and is called as epidemic.

Fever
Medical; Illness

A body temperature that is higher than normal. It is usually a sign that the body is fighting an infection.

Plague
Medical; Illness

A serious disease that is caused by bacteria that enter the body through the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected rodent.

Diphtheria
Medical; Illness

A disease in which a person has fever, swollen glands, and a membrane that forms in the throat and makes breathing difficult.

Influenza
Medical; Illness

A contagious disease in which there is fever, coughing and sneezing, and muscle pain. It is caused by a virus.

Pneumonia
Medical; Illness

An infection of lungs and is a concern if you have weak immune system. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria or viruses.

Rickets
Medical; Illness

A disease that is caused by too little vitamin D in the diet. Rickets usually affects children.

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