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June 1982 in “The BMJ” Blood tests confirmed a baby in the womb had a CMV infection.
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August 2012 in “BMJ case reports” Ban Tu Wan, a Chinese herbal supplement, can cause severe liver damage.
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Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.