Dr. Tracy Drake M.D.

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  For any pregnant woman, the health and well-being of her unborn child is of utmost concern. Hence, the appearance or diagnosis genital warts are scary and alarming for the mother-to-be. Genital warts during pregnancy will not harm the growing baby or the normal course of pregnancy in any way. They...

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• What is Sepsis?

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