Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.
An overview of boils (abscesses) including the symptoms, treatments and treatment options.
Folliculitis occurs when the hair follicle becomes inflamed or infected. Learn about the causes and treatment for this skin condition.
Impetigo is a common skin infection that is caused by bacteria. Learn what to look for, and what you and your doctor can do to care for your child.
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of osteomyelitis.
Learn how to insert and remove a tampon, and how to recognize toxic shock syndrome.
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci are a type of bacteria that do not respond to the antibiotic vancomycin. Learn about how VRE spread, how VRE infections are treated and ways to prevent the spread of VRE.
Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for epileptic encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.
Learn about carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and the precautions that will be taken to prevent the spread of CPE while your child is in the hospital and at home.
Learn about cervical lymphadenitis, an infection of one or more lymph nodes in the neck.
All babies are born relationship ready. Babies are also born with attachment-based behaviours (crying) that cue their caregiver when they are in distress and need them close. Learn how the baby’s cry and the caregiver’s response to the cry develops the attachment relationship.
Read about different types of attachment that a baby or child might develop. Attachment issues, such as disorganized attachment, are discussed.
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this serious skin infection.
Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.
Find out how you can prevent poisonings at home, including how to store and give medicine safely, and learn about the everyday items around the house that may be harmful to children.
Learn about factors that influence your child's response to therapy if their leukemia has relapsed.
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare in people with epilepsy. However, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and how to prevent it in your child.
Read about the symptoms of self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS) as well as treatments and long-term outlook.
Find out how seizures are classified, or grouped together and how they may impact a child.
Read about how to take care of your child's arm or leg cast and learn the warning signs of a problem.
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.
If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.
