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Also Known As: "Yersinia Enterocolitica, Yersinia Enterocolitica Infection"
An infectious disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Yersinia. In the United States, most illness is caused by the species Y. enterocolitica, with children being most affected. Symptoms may include fever, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. More Information on Y Enterocolitica: Infectious Disease Basics
"Yeast Infection" is more commonly referred to as "Candidiasis" in the medical community. Candidiasis
Also Known As: "Candida Infection"
A mild infection caused by an overgrowth of a yeast fungus (Candida albicans) found naturally in the body and on the skin. Overgrowth may occur in response to illness, surgery or certain medications. More Information on Candidiasis: Infectious Disease Basics
A common fungal infection due to overgrowth of the fungus Candida. Women experience genital itching or burning, with or without a "cottage cheese-like" vaginal discharge. Males experience an itchy rash on the penis. More Information on Yeast Infection (Genital): STD & Genital Infections
Also Known As: "VVC, Vaginal Candida, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis"
A form of vaginitis most often caused by Candida albicans fungus. Symptoms include itching and thick, white, cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge. More Information on Yeast Infection (Vaginal): Vaginal & Cervical Health
Infection with Candida albicans fungus. Infants acquire these infections from their mothers during birth. Thrush is yeast infection of the mouth and throat that often occurs in children. More Information on Yeast Infections & Children: Puberty & Sexual Maturity
A viral disease transmitted to humans by a mosquito that occurs only in Africa and South America. Rarely, travelers may become infected. However, most countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination before a person is allowed to enter. More Information on Yellow Fever: Tropical Disease
A viral disease transmitted to humans by a mosquito that occurs only in Africa and South America. Rarely, travelers may become infected. However, most countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination before a person is allowed to enter. More Information on Yellow Fever Virus Infection: Tropical Disease
"Yellow Jaundice" is more commonly referred to as "Jaundice" in the medical community. Jaundice
Also Known As: "Icterus"
A yellowish tint to the skin and eyes caused by elevated levels of the liver enzyme bilirubin in the blood. It is also associated with darkened urine and lighter-than-normal stool color. It is a sign that the liver is damaged or distressed. More Information on Jaundice: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
A device that produces short pulses of yellow-colored light used to treat skin and blood vessels disorders, such as red birthmarks and rosacea, and sometimes used to treat stretch marks. More Information on Yellow Light Laser: Skin & Aging
"Yellow Marrow" is more commonly referred to as "Bone Marrow" in the medical community. Bone Marrow
Also Known As: "Red Marrow"
The soft tissue at the center of bone. Yellow marrow is mostly fat being stored for energy. Red marrow is responsible for producing all types of blood cells (hematopoiesis). It can be donated and transplanted. More Information on Bone Marrow: Leukemia & Bone Cancer
"Yellow Number Five" is more commonly referred to as "Tartrazine" in the medical community. Tartrazine
Also Known As: "FD&C Yellow Number Five"
A commonly used yellow dye that is known to cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. The reaction is commonly associated with hives or swelling. More Information on Tartrazine: Food Allergy & Intolerance
Pain that occurs when the hand is turned outward away from the body (palms up) while resistance is applied. It indicates tendinitis of the biceps muscles. More Information on Yergason Sign: Arm & Leg Pain
A group of bacteria that includes many different types associated with intestinal infection and diarrhea. More Information on Yersinia: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
Also Known As: "Yersinia Enterocolitica Infection, Y Enterocolitica"
An infectious disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Yersinia. In the United States, most illness is caused by the species Y. enterocolitica, with children being most affected. Symptoms may include fever, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. More Information on Yersinia Enterocolitica: Infectious Disease Basics
Also Known As: "Y Enterocolitica, Yersinia Enterocolitica"
An infectious disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Yersinia. In the United States, most illness is caused by the species Y. enterocolitica, with children being most affected. Symptoms may include fever, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. More Information on Yersinia Enterocolitica Infection: Infectious Disease Basics
"Yersinia Pestis" is more commonly referred to as "Plague" in the medical community. Plague
Also Known As: "Bubonic Plague, Septicemic Plague, Black Plague, Pneumonic Plague"
A highly infectious and typically fatal epidemic disease. Or, specifically, infection with the Yersinia pestis bacteria from which millions died in the Middle Ages. Today, it is a bioterrorism threat. Types include pneumonic, bubonic or septicemic. More Information on Plague: Bioterror Related Diseases
Also Known As: "Y Enterocolitica, Yersinia Enterocolitica, Yersinia Enterocolitica Infection"
An infectious disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Yersinia. In the United States, most illness is caused by the species Y. enterocolitica, with children being most affected. Symptoms may include fever, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. More Information on Yersiniosis: Infectious Disease Basics
"Youth Onset Diabetes of Maturity" is more commonly referred to as "Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood" in the medical community. Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood
Also Known As: "LADA, Late Onset Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood, Slow Onset Type 1 Diabetes, Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults, Progressive Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Latent Type 1 Diabetes, Slowly Progressive Type 1 Diabetes"
A form of type 1 diabetes that develops in adults and has some characteristics of type 2 diabetes. It may be referred to as type 1.5 (along with other conditions). Some people diagnosed with type 2 may actually have this condition. More Information on Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood: Type 1 Diabetes Basics
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