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An illness in which someone develops more watery and frequent stools than is typical for that person. Diarrhea can be caused by changes in diet, such as drinking excessive amount of fruit juice, eating more than the usual amounts of certain foods, and the use of some medications. Diarrhea also can be

A skin disease caused by a virus, somewhat similar to warts

Yes, if a child with known hepatitis B exhibits any of the following:

An illness with rash and fever caused by the varicella-zoster virus

Although many types of Escherichia coli (E coli) bacteria live normally in the intestinal tract, at least 5 types are known to cause diarrhea. Shiga toxin–producing E coli has caused numerous outbreaks in group care settings. Infections with Shiga toxin–producing E coli may be associated with other

A virus that causes the common cold and other respiratory signs or symptoms