Many antibiotics cause diarrhea. Learn about antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including causes and treatment options.
Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.
Learn what Clostridium difficile is, the symptoms of an infection and how it is spread. The best way to stop the spread of C. difficile is by handwashing.
Learn how prebiotics and probiotics help keep your gut healthy and which foods are good sources.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disease that affects the kidneys and other organs. This page explains what HUS is, how it affects your child, and what to expect during treatment.
Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.
Diarrhea during cancer treatment may be caused by many things. Find out what can cause diarrhea and ways you can manage it.
Learn about chemotherapy your child receives before the blood and marrow transplant.
Your child needs to take the medicine called clindamycin. This information sheet explains what clindamycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cephalexin. This information sheet explains what cephalexin does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
Urticaria pigmentosa is a harmless condition that produces red-brown spots or bumps on the skin. Learn how it is caused, diagnosed and treated.
An overview of the different causes, symptoms and treatments of this common eye infection in children known as pink eye.
Learn how chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias is administered and possible side effects children receiving chemotherapy may experience.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cefaclor for an infection. This information sheet explains what cefaclor does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cefixime for an infection. This information sheet explains what cefixime does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called amoxicillin. This information sheet explains what amoxicillin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
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.
Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.
Your child needs to take the medicine called clarithromycin. This information sheet explains what clarithromycin does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems our child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called tetracycline for an infection or for acne. This information sheet explains what tetracycline does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called penicillin V. This information sheet explains what penicillin V does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called nitrofurantoin. This information sheet explains what nitrofurantoin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn about the causes and treatments.
