Once you’ve allowed the rice mixture to boil for a couple of minutes, turn the heat to low and place a lid on the pot. Allow the mixture to cook until all of the liquid is absorbed, which typically takes between 15 and 20 minutes. If you don’t have a lid for your pot, you can place a baking sheet across the top or fold a piece of foil over it. When the rice and bean mixture has cooked long enough that the liquid has been absorbed, use a fork to fluff the rice. Next, remove the pot from the heat, place the lid back on top, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Taste the dish, and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Transfer the rice and bean mixture to a bowl, and serve alongside your favorite main course.
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One-sentence summary -- Lower the heat, and wait for the liquid to be absorbed. Fluff with the mixture with a fork and let stand. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Q: Uveodermatologic syndrome is an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is a condition that is not infectious or something the dog catches or acquires. It happens because the body's immune system turns on itself to attack normal tissue.  The dog's immune system is designed to detect invading pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and attack and destroy them. The invader is called an "antigen" and it is this antigen that activates the immune system. To defend the body "antibodies" are produced, designed to deactivate and destroy the invading bacteria or virus.  What happens in autoimmune disease is the body reads its own tissues as antigens (foreign materials or threats to health). It then mobilizes its defenses against these tissues in a case of mistaken identity. Some breeds are at increased risk of this syndrome, including the Husky, Akita, and Samoyed. Here the immune system targets two specific areas, which are the melanocytes (pigment producing cells) in the skin and the delicate structures of the eye. Certain areas are the body are more likely to be affected and these include the nose, pads, eyelids, scrotum, lips, and hard palate. These areas stop producing pigment and so previously colored areas turn white. This is however only of cosmetic significance and is not painful or injurious to health. If these symptoms increase consult your veterinarian about the condition. This is more serious than the skin form. The immune system attacks the eye leading to severe inflammation both externally (seen as the eye changing color or glowing red) and internally (loss of vision). The eye has limited ways to defend itself and the inflammation can lead to cloudiness across the cornea or front of the eye and also damage to the light-receptive layer at the back of the eye. Both of these impair vision and, if untreated, can lead to permanent blindness.
A: Discuss the risk of autoimmune disease in your pet with your vet. Repeatedly screen dogs that are at higher risk of uveodermatologic syndrome. Track symptoms you suspect are caused by uveodermatologic syndrome on the skin. Take your dog to its vet immediately if you suspect its eyes are affected.

Article: It usually affects people who have strep throat, as it's caused by the same Streptococcus bacteria. In rare cases, it may be caused by streptococcal skin infections. Anyone can contract scarlet fever, but it occurs primarily in children under age ten. Especially in children, look for the following symptoms of scarlet fever:  Red, sore throat Fever Red rash that feels like sandpaper Bright red skin in underarm, elbow and groin creases A whitish coating on the tongue or back of the throat A "strawberry" red tongue Headache Nausea or vomiting Abdominal pain Swollen glands Body aches Although scarlet fever itself is generally a mild illness, if left untreated it can result in rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is a serious condition that can cause inflammation of the heart, joints, and nervous system. Other complications that sometimes arise from scarlet fever include:  Kidney disease Ear and skin infections Abscesses in the throat Pneumonia Arthritis The doctor will perform a physical exam in which he examines the throat, tonsils, and tongue. He'll also feel the neck to check for enlarged lymph nodes and examines the rash. To confirm the diagnosis, he will take a throat swab and have it analyzed for the presence of the strep bacteria. Because scarlet fever is a bacterial infection, it responds well to antibiotic treatment. These medications should be taken precisely as prescribed to ensure successful treatment. Though not all of these medications will be prescribed, the doctor will recommend whichever combination will best treat your specific case:  Amoxicillin: three  30 – 50 mg/kg doses per day for ten days. Augmentin: 30 – 50 mg /kg/day in divided doses given every 12 hours for ten days. Biaxin: an alternative for patients allergic to Penicillin antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Augmentin. 250 mg is taken orally every 12 hours for ten days. It is available in liquid form for children in doses of 250 mg/5cc. Zithromax or Azithromycin: 500 mg orally on day one and 250 mg daily on days two through five. Keflex: 500 mg four times daily for ten days for adults or children over 12. It's available in liquid form for children in doses of 25 – 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses. About one in ten people experience side effects from antibiotics. Luckily, these effects are usually fairly mild, and pass whenever you've completed treatment. In most cases, side effects affect the digestive system:  Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Bloating and indigestion Stomach pain Loss of appetite Within two days of starting antibiotics, you should see an improvement in symptoms like sore throat and fever. You should feel more energetic and begin regaining your appetite. The rash will last a little longer, and will heal over several days or weeks. As it heals, the skin will peel off — this is perfectly normal, so don't panic! Let your doctor know if you’re not responding on schedule. It may suggest further complications that need to be addressed.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Recognize the symptoms of scarlet fever. Seek immediate medical attention. Get a medical diagnosis. Take the prescribed antibiotics. Be prepared for the side effects of antibiotics. Watch for signs of improvement.