A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
Parents can learn about bone marrow and the immune system, as they prepare for their child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT)/cellular therapy (CT).
Treatment to suppress the immune system affects how your child’s body responds to routine immunizations. This guide discusses how to keep your child healthy while taking immune-suppressing treatment.
Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.
Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
Chickenpox, or varicella, is a common childhood infection caused by a virus. Read about vaccines and treating chickenpox at home.
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.
Inhibitors are a type of immune complication that some people with hemophilia may develop. Learn more about inhibitors and how they are treated.
Learn about the benefits of providing oral immune therapy to your hospitalized baby using expressed breast milk.
Inflammation is the body's protective response against infections and injuries. Auto-inflammation occurs when the body produces an inflammatory response against its own healthy tissues. Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammation and auto-inflammation.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.
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.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Learn about the lymphatic system, different types of lymphoma, diagnosis and treatment.
Learn about the symptoms of Parvovirus B19 infection in children, which is also called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum.
A summary of the symptoms, causes and treatments of oral thrush, an infection of the mouth most often found in infants during the first year of life.
Swollen lymph nodes occur when the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to identify swollen lymph nodes and care for your child.
Learn about the medical tests your child takes after a blood and marrow transplant.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
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.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Learn how children get HIV, how it affects their bodies, and what you need to do as a parent to keep your child as healthy as possible.
Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus. This page provides an overview of signs, symptoms, transmission and treatment of hepatitis C.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.
Measles is an infection caused by a highly contagious virus. Learn the symptoms and causes of measles and how it can be prevented.
