In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.
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