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Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis, or mono, is a type of viral infection. Learn about signs and symptoms and how to take care of your child at home.

Possible viruses after a kidney transplant

Possible viruses after a liver transplant

Primary immune deficiency (PID)

This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia: An overview

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. Learn about how this cancer develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate

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

Ampicillin or amoxicillin rash: Caring for your child's rash

An overview of ampicillin or amoxicillin rash including the symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Congenital cytomegalovirus

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Kids Index

Health games and videos for kids.

The Pathology Lab

2 minutes; Ages 7–11

A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.

Contributors

The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a liver transplant

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

Healthy Living & Prevention

Heart catheterization test

Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.

Steps towards independence

Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Breathing problems in newborns

Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.

Insulin pumps

Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.

Transplant: Impact on your child

Find out how an organ transplant can affect your child's development, school performance and self-esteem.

Household poisons and hazards: Bathroom

Learn about the common items in your bathroom that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.