A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Epidemic pleurodynia
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Epidemic pleurodynia is a febrile disorder caused most commonly by a group B coxsackievirus, an enterovirus. Infection causes severe pleuritic chest or abdominal pain.
Epidemic pleurodynia may occur at any age but is most common among children.
(See also Overview of Enterovirus Infections.)
Epidemic pleurodynia meaning & definition 1 of Epidemic pleurodynia.
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