Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by germs (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that enter the body through various methods and cause infection. Read up on everything related to infectious diseases, so you can help keep your kids as healthy as possible.
Explore infectious diseases
Causes
Understand the underlying causes behind infectious diseases, which can help with diagnosis and treatment.
Definition
Read up on basic terms, procedures, conditions, and clinical definitions related to infectious diseases.
Diagnosis
Everything to know about the diagnosis of infectious diseases and what to do after a diagnosis.
Management
Find resources to help manage short or long-term symptoms related to an infectious disease.
Prevention
Prevention is the first line of defense when it comes to infectious illnesses, see how to keep yourself healthy.
Related Conditions
Understand how to prevent or or treat complications that may arise from infectious diseases or illnesses.
Symptoms
Resources for identifying symptoms of different infectious diseases or illnesses.
Treatments
Read up on the various treatment options used for infectious diseases and illnesses.
Types
The types of known infectious diseases in the medical field are countless - read up on the different types here.
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Types
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Children
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral illness. SARS is caused by a type of coronavirus called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV).
Related Conditions
Pets and Infectious Diseases in Children
One way to prevent the spread of disease from your pet: Feed your pet a balanced diet. And don't give your pet raw foods or allow it to drink out of the toilet.
Common infectious diseases in childhood
Types
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (Child)
Hand, food, and mouth disease often affects infants and children. It causes sores in the mouth and hands.
Types
Influenza (Flu) in Children
Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
Types
RSV Infection (Bronchiolitis)
Bronchiolitis is a viral infection of the small air passages in the lung. It is usually caused by the respiratory syncytial virus. It occurs mostly in infants under 2 years old.
Types
Chickenpox (Child)
Chickenpox is a contagious illness caused by a virus. It occurs most often in children younger than 8 years of age. But it can be caught at any age. It causes an itchy skin rash that appears as bumps and blisters. The rash can spread all over the body.
Types
Viral Gastroenteritis in Children
Viral gastroenteritis is an irritation of the stomach and intestines due to infection with a virus. Learn how to care for a child who has this illness.
Types
Bacterial Sore Throat: Strep Confirmed (Child)
Pharyngitis caused by the bacterium streptococcus is commonly called strep throat. Symptoms include a red, swollen throat and swollen lymph nodes, which make it painful to swallow.
