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A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a common event where the heartbeat is initiated by Purkinje fibers in the ventricles rather than by the sinoatrial node. PVCs may cause no symptoms or may be perceived as a "skipped beat" or felt as palpitations in the chest. PVCs do not usually pose any danger. [1]
SIDS was the third leading cause of death in children less than one year old in the United States in 2011. [15] It is the most common cause of death between one month and one year of age. [1] About 90% of cases happen before six months of age, with it being most frequent between two months and four months of age.
Stunted growth, also known as stunting or linear growth failure, is defined as impaired growth and development manifested by low height-for-age. [1] It is a manifestation of malnutrition and can be caused by endogenous factors (such as chronic food insecurity) or exogenous factors (such as parasitic infection).
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The signs of late congenital syphilis tend to reflect early damage to developing tissues that does not become apparent until years later, [20] such as Hutchinson's triad of Hutchinson's teeth (notched incisors), keratitis and deafness. [21] [22] Symptoms include: [21] Blunted upper incisor teeth known as Hutchinson's teeth, or mulberry molars [7]
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Purpura fulminans is rare and most commonly occurs in babies and small children [25] but can also be a rare manifestation in adults when it is associated with severe infections. [26] For example, Meningococcal septicaemia is complicated by purpura fulminans in 10–20% of cases among children. [ 27 ]
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