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Answer: Lungs

Tuberculosis (commonly known as TB) is caught by inhaling infected droplets spread by the coughing or sneezing of a sufferer. The type that affects the lungs is known as pulmonary tuberculosis and is one of the most contagious strains of the disease, which is caused by infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Answer: Skin

Scabies is caused by very small mites, spread by contact with an infected person. The mites cause intense itching as they burrow into the skin, the epidermis, to lay their eggs. Treatment is by the application of cream or lotions which kill the mites.

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Answer: Intestines

Crohn's disease was named in 1932 after Burrill Bernard Crohn, an American gastroenterologist. It affects the digestive system by causing inflammation which is very painful to those who are diagnosed with the disease. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fatigue. There is no cure if you get the disease although steroids can ease the symptoms.

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Answer: Nervous system

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a type of autoimmune illness, where the body's immune system turns on itself. MS attacks the myelin sheath, the part which protects the nerves. Symptoms include fatigue, tingling in areas of the body and muscle stiffness, among others.

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Answer: Ear

Otitis media is a middle ear disease which can cause swelling and pain. Diagnosis is made by looking into the ear with an otoscope and checking for any buildup of fluids. Treatment includes painkillers and antibiotics.

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Answer: Feet

Although as a type of inflammatory arthritis it can affect almost any joint in the body, gout is commonly associated with the feet and with the big toe in particular. It is a disease historically associated with an overindulgence in fine food and wine (it gained the nickname "the disease of kings"), but in fact only just over 10% of cases are related to dietary causes and the largest risk factor for developing the problem is genetic.

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Answer: Brain

Alzheimer's is a neurological disease which affects the memory and is the most common cause of dementia. Named after Alois Alzheimer, the loss of brain tissues and nerve cells is progressive and there is no cure. Healthcare professionals provide long-term support and they identify changes which need to be made to the home environment to help people and their families cope better.

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Answer: Uterus

Fibroids are growths in the womb or uterus that are non-malignant and often cause no symptoms at all, so women may often not be aware that they have them. However, potential symptoms do include heavy or painful periods, back pain or abdominal pain and in rare cases they can cause infertility. They are fairly common - it is estimated that around 1 in 3 women may develop them during the course of their lives.

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Answer: Heart

Angina pectoris is when the blood supply through the muscles of the heart is restricted, normally when the arteries become hardened. This causes pain and heavy tightness to the chest area. Treatment includes glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), a medication which relaxes the blood vessels.

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Answer: Eyes

Glaucoma is a disease associated with high pressure in the eyeball that leads to damage to the optic nerve and loss of eyesight, although there are variants that occur even if pressure levels are normal. It can be genetic and people with a family history of glaucoma need regular eye tests to monitor their health and check for early warning signs of the disease developing.

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