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Yawning involves opening the mouth involuntarily while taking a long, deep breath of air. This is usually done as a result of drowsiness or weariness. Excessive yawning is yawning that happens more often than would be expected, even if drowsiness or weariness is present.
Review Date: 1/18/2007

Yaws is a chronic infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pertenue, which primarily affects the skin, bones, and joints.
Review Date: 11/27/2006

Review Date: 11/9/2007

Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes.
Review Date: 11/1/2007

This is poisoning caused by eating pieces of the Yew plant.
Review Date: 3/21/2006