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... occur at any weak point in the abdominal wall . The common sites are the groin ( inguinal ) , the up- per part of the thigh ( femoral ) , and the navel ( umbilical ) . Hernias may be congenital or may be acquired later in life . In ...
... occur at any weak point in the abdominal wall . The common sites are the groin ( inguinal ) , the up- per part of the thigh ( femoral ) , and the navel ( umbilical ) . Hernias may be congenital or may be acquired later in life . In ...
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... occurs in Europe , where it is called All - hallown summer or Old Wives ' summer . Indian summer may occur several times in some years and be entirely lacking in others ; it often persists for a week or longer . The nights are cool and ...
... occurs in Europe , where it is called All - hallown summer or Old Wives ' summer . Indian summer may occur several times in some years and be entirely lacking in others ; it often persists for a week or longer . The nights are cool and ...
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... occurs uncommonly , and second attacks are probably very rare . There is no specific thera- py . Antibiotics are of value only for the sec- ondary bacterial infections of the throat that occur in some cases . Major ref . 9 : 549a ...
... occurs uncommonly , and second attacks are probably very rare . There is no specific thera- py . Antibiotics are of value only for the sec- ondary bacterial infections of the throat that occur in some cases . Major ref . 9 : 549a ...
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