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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.