Dr. Vanessa E Raices lopez MD

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  Head lice are an unpleasant affliction common in children and young teens. This is hugely owed to three factors that highly contribute to head lice infestations. First is the frequent sharing of personal items like hair brushes, hats, pillows, and blankets. Second is going head-to-head with infected...

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• How is a Strep Throat Treated?

  The first goal of the treatment for strep throat is the prevention of the acute rheumatic fever. However, the benefits also include preventing suppurative complications, alleviation of strep throat symptoms, limiting the household spread, and also reducing the duration of the disease. Consult with...

• Health Benefits of Magnesium Supplements

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