H1N1 Flu or Not

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Conjunctivitis is rarely a specific indicator for Swine Flu. The CDC seems to indicate an abrupt onset of fever (100-100.5) …

Hysterical Amblyopia

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Hysterical Amblyopia is a syndrome that is characterized by reduced visual acuity not caused by any type of eye disease. It is 4 times more prevalent in girls and shows a peak in incidence between the ages of 11 to 14. A number of symptoms cluster together, with vision changes noticed first at near distances when reading, often with a sudden onset.