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A B and T cell screen is a laboratory test to determine the amount of T and B cells (lymphocytes) in the blood.

Heat rash occurs in babies when the pores of the sweat glands become blocked. This generally happens when the weather is hot or humid. As the infant sweats, little red bumps and possibly tiny blisters, form because the blocked glands cannot clear the sweat.

Immunizations are important to keep your child healthy. This article discusses how to ease the pain of shots for babies.See also: Immunizations

Babinski's reflex occurs when the great toe flexes toward the top of the foot and the other toes fan out after the sole of the foot has been firmly stroked. This is normal in younger children, but abnormal after the age of 2.

Baby feeding patterns refer to the time schedule for giving a baby food through a bottle or breast.

Bacillus anthracis is a type of aerobic spore-forming bacteria that causes anthrax disease.

This is poisoning from a large amount (overdose) of Bacitracin, a medicine (antibiotic) used to treat infections.

This poisoning is due to an overdose of bacitracin zinc.

Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like your mid or upper back, a hernia in the groin, or a problem in the testicles or ovaries.You may feel a variety of symptoms if you've hurt your back. You may have a tingling or burning sensation, a dull aching, or sharp pain. You also may experience weakness in your legs or feet.It won't necessarily be one event that actually causes your pain. You may have been doing many things improperly -- like standing, sitting, or lifting -- for a long time. Then suddenly, one simple movement, like reaching for something in the shower or bending from your waist, leads to the feeling of pain.