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  2. Acrodermatitis enteropathica - Wikipedia

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    Acrodermatitis enteropathica is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder affecting the uptake of zinc through the inner lining of the bowel, the mucous membrane. It is characterized by inflammation of the skin ( dermatitis ) around bodily openings (periorificial) and the tips of fingers and toes (acral), hair loss ( alopecia ), and diarrhea .

  3. Zinc deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Zinc deficiency is defined either as insufficient zinc to meet the needs of the body, or as a serum zinc level below the normal range. However, since a decrease in the serum concentration is only detectable after long-term or severe depletion, serum zinc is not a reliable biomarker for zinc status. [ 1 ]

  4. Levofloxacin - Wikipedia

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    While use during pregnancy is not recommended, risk appears to be low. [6] The use of other medications in this class appear to be safe while breastfeeding; however, the safety of levofloxacin is unclear. [6] Levofloxacin was patented in 1985 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1996.

  5. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of pregnancy are common, benign conditions that result from the changes to the body that occur during pregnancy. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy typically change as pregnancy progresses, although several symptoms may be present throughout. Depending on severity, common symptoms in pregnancy can develop into complications. [1 ...

  6. The best pregnancy-safe sunscreens, according to experts - AOL

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    While everyone’s comfort level with certain ingredients may differ, Rogers favors a mineral-based formula (specifically, zinc oxide) during pregnancy, particularly for those who are applying it ...

  7. List of antibiotics - Wikipedia

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    Potential toxicity to mother and fetus during pregnancy; Enamel hypoplasia (staining of teeth; potentially permanent) Transient depression of bone growth; Inhibits the binding of aminoacyl-tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex. They do so mainly by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit in the mRNA translation complex. But Tetracycline cannot be ...

  8. Reference ranges for blood tests - Wikipedia

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    References range may vary with age, sex, race, pregnancy, [10] diet, use of prescribed or herbal drugs and stress. Reference ranges often depend on the analytical method used, for reasons such as inaccuracy , lack of standardisation , lack of certified reference material and differing antibody reactivity . [ 11 ]

  9. Mineral deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Zinc deficiency: Common symptoms include increased rates of diarrhea. Zinc deficiency affects the skin and gastrointestinal tract; brain and central nervous system, immune, skeletal, and reproductive systems. Zinc deficiency in humans is caused by reduced dietary intake, inadequate absorption, increased loss, or increased body system use.