Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.
Rheumatic fever can develop when strep throat is not treated fully with antibiotics. Find out about what symptoms children with rheumatic fever experience and how it is treated.
Many antibiotics cause diarrhea. Learn about antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including causes and treatment options.
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and lower respiratory tract. Learn about the signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia and how to take care of your child.
Learn about the prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart.
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.
An in-depth discussion of the possible complications from central line treatments for children with brain tumours.
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.
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.
Learn about cervical lymphadenitis, an infection of one or more lymph nodes in the neck.
Learn how a urinary tract infection affects the bladder and kidneys and how it can be treated.
Easy-to-understand overview covers signs, causes, treatment and advice on when to seek medical assistance for this serious strep throat infection with a rash.
Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococci. Learn how you can take care of your child.
An overview on fever and a side effect of chemotherapy, called neutropenia. Learn how this side effect will be managed.
There are medications that you may have to take to keep your body healthy.
Periorbital and orbital cellulitis are infections around the eye. Learn about what causes these infections, how they differ and how they are treated.
Bacteria can attach itself to shunts and become infected. Read about the surgery your child needs, and the antibiotics that will help clear the infection.
There are certain people who need to know about your scoliosis surgery. Read about why you should inform your dentist and airport security.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Swollen lymph nodes occur when the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to identify swollen lymph nodes and care for your child.
Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes painful bumps and boils to develop in the folds of the skin. Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment of HS.
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.
Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.
