Dr. Negar Ashouri M.D.

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• Is Cholera Contagious?

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• Lyme Disease in Children

  Lyme disease can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. However, those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at a higher risk for Lyme disease because they are exposed to ticks more than others. According to research, children are more commonly affected by Lyme disease because they spend more...

• Are there any alternative methods of immunization for my child apart from the vaccinations?

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• Are there any Alternative Remedies for the Treatment of Mumps?

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• What Is Diarrhea: Get the Facts

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