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Dengue Fever

Dengue (pronounced DEN-gee) fever is a viral disease. It is transmitted by mosquitoes mainly in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
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Calculating Calories and Fat Grams

To determine the number of calories and fat grams you need each day to lose, maintain, or gain weight, ask your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian. As a general guideline, to maintain your current weight, follow the three-step formula below. Remember, everyone's body and metabolism are different, so these numbers could vary slightly for you and can change over time.

1. Determine your estimated calorie needs in the chart below:

Physical Activity Level

Gender

Age (years)

Inactive (Sedentary)

Moderately Active

Active

Female

19–30

1,800–2,000

2,000–2,200

2,400

31–50

1,800

2,000

2,200

51+

1,600

1,800

2...

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Glomerulonephritis

When the kidneys' filters (glomeruli) become inflamed and scarred it is called glomerulonephritis. The kidneys slowly lose their ability to remove wastes and excess fluid from the blood to make urine.
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Dehydration

Dehydration means that you don’t have enough water in your body. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
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