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Symptoms of Oppositional defiant disorder
What are the symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder? The condition is characterized by a persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood, argumentative or defiant behavior, and vindictiveness that is stronger than what would be…
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What is Oppositional defiant disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a childhood-onset psychiatric condition characterized by a persistent pattern of angry, irritable, argumentative, and defiant behavior directed toward authority figures or expectations. Unlike a single episode of noncompliance, ODD…
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FAQ about Norovirus infection
Norovirus infection is one of the most common causes of sudden gastroenteritis, often called the “stomach flu” even though it is not related to influenza. This FAQ explains what norovirus is, how it spreads,…
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Prevention of Norovirus infection
Norovirus infection can be prevented in some circumstances, but not with absolute certainty in every setting. The virus is highly contagious, spreads efficiently through tiny amounts of fecal or vomit contamination, and can remain…
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Treatment for Norovirus infection
The treatment of norovirus infection is mainly supportive. There is no routine antiviral drug that directly eliminates the virus, so management centers on replacing fluid losses, controlling vomiting and diarrhea, and maintaining normal physiologic…
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Symptoms of Osteogenesis imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder whose symptoms are dominated by fragile bones, but the condition affects more than the skeleton. The most characteristic symptoms include frequent fractures, bone deformity, short stature, joint laxity,…