An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Your child needs to take the medicine called caspofungin. This information sheet explains what caspofungin does, how it is given and what side effects or problems your child may have when they receive this medicine.
Learn about the various health specialties and medications that have established pharmacogenetic (PGx) guidelines to help inform medication prescribing and treatment decisions for your child.
Learn how to keep your child's stoma healthy, and what to do if the stoma or surrounding area become infected.
Your child needs to take the medicine called amphotericin B. This information sheet explains what amphotericin does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Sepsis occurs when an infection spreads to the entire body. Find out what causes sepsis, how it is treated, and when to seek medical attention.
Your child needs to take the medicine called nystatin. This information sheet explains what nystatin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about chemotherapy your child receives before the blood and marrow transplant.
Your child needs to take the medicine called adalimumab. This information sheet explains what adalimumab does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
When the cold weather arrives, learn how to keep the whole family safe from seasonal illnesses during the winter season.
Learn how chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias is administered and possible side effects children receiving chemotherapy may experience.
An overview of this condition marked by an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses, along with tips on how to help your child recover.
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.
Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.
Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.
A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
Periorbital and orbital cellulitis are infections around the eye. Learn about what causes these infections, how they differ and how they are treated.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.
