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      Periodic fever adenitis pharyngitis aphthous ulcer (PFAPA) syndrome

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      Information about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of periodic fever adenitis pharyngitis aphthous ulcer (PFAPA) syndrome.

      Canker sores (mouth ulcers)

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      An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.

      Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

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      Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

      Strep throat

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      Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococci. Learn how you can take care of your child.


      Nephrotic syndrome

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      Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).

      Diagnosis of heart-related syndromes

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      Learn about heart-related syndromes. A syndrome is a medical term for a collection of signs and symptoms that generally stem from a single cause.

      Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

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      Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

      Down syndrome

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      Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.

      22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features

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      22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.

      Encephalopathies and progressive epilepsy syndromes

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      Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.

      Fever in babies and children

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      A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.

      Generalized epilepsy syndromes

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      Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.

      Marfan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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      Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. About 60% to 80% of people with this syndrome have heart problems.

      Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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      Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.

      Mycophenolate (for Nephrotic Syndrome)

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      ​Your child needs to take the medicine called mycophenolate. This information sheet explains what mycophenolate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Landau-Kleffner syndrome

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      Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome epilepsy, a rare condition in which children have difficulty with speech.

      Sore throat and tonsillitis

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      A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child.

      Signs and symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children

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      Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which can cause physical and neurological changes in your child.

      CHARGE syndrome

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      The effects of CHARGE syndrome differ from one child to the next. Find out how this genetic condition is caused and treated.

      Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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      Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

      Complications from ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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      Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.

      Using your first tampon

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      Learn how to insert and remove a tampon, and how to recognize toxic shock syndrome.

      Signs and symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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      Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which can have more severe symptoms than acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

      Genetics and heart conditions

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      Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.

      Neonatal withdrawal syndromes

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      Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.

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