Dr. Osvaldo Castro MD

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• Gout Complications

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• How is Head Lice Diagnosed?

  Head lice are small insects found on the skin of the human scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes. Head lice are most commonly found among children but can also be seen on adults. They are generally harmless and can stay and live in the hair for a long time if left untreated.Head lice usually display no...

• Will I Get Chickenpox if My Child Has It?

  Chickenpox is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This virus often attacks the children, and it is often noticed by the blisters that are red and very itchy. The blisters are seen throughout the body. In the past, it was very common to have chickenpox when one was young....