When the cold weather arrives, learn how to keep the whole family safe from seasonal illnesses during the winter season.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
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.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
An easy-to-understand overview of fingernail infections including possible causes, treatment and when to see a doctor.
Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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 about benign acute childhood myositis, a condition that causes muscle pain in children with viral infections.
Find out about the use of biologic agents in the treatment of JIA including what biologics are, how they work, safety considerations and side effects, and the biologics that are currently available to treat JIA.
Adenoids are located behind the nose on the back wall of the nasal cavity. Find out about the signs and symptoms of enlarged adenoids and what you can do to help.
Learn about hydroxyurea, a medicine that helps red blood cells stay round and flexible; antibiotics to treat infections; and medications to manage mild-to-moderate pain.
Learn about hydroxyurea, a medicine that helps red blood cells stay round and flexible, antibiotics to treat infections and medications to manage mild-to-moderate pain.
Information for parents about infantile osteopetrosis, a rare genetic condition that may cause fractures, short stature (height), recurrent infections, hearing loss and vision problems.
Learn more about common complications after a heart transplant.
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.
