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Rh factor is a protein on the outside of red blood cells. If a mother is Rh negative and a baby is...

Parvovirus B19 is the pathogen that caused ringworm. Getting infected with this virus in early pregnancy increases the risk for miscarriage.

Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It is transmitted mainly through contact with cat feces, raw meat,...

The cytomegalovirus, CMV for short, causes the viral disease cytomegaly. In many cases, the disease doesn’t cause strong symptoms or feels like...

Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by varicella zoster viruses. It's a widespread, contagious children’s disease that usually doesn’t cause lasting harm.

Rubella is a contagious infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. Normally, the disease is harmless, but during pregnancy it cause a...

Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, is a viral infection that causes an itchy rash. It’s usually not dangerous in children but can...

Glucose (dextrose) is a carbohydrate and the main source of energy for the brain and muscles. It is channeled into the cells...

Insulin is a hormone that helps move glucose from the blood into the cells. It thereby ensures that the cells are supplied...

Transferrin is an important component in iron metabolism. It transports the iron in the blood to bring it to the various organs....

Ferritin is also an important component in iron metabolism. Iron binds to ferritin and is stored in this form in the organs....