Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.
Find out how oral rehydration therapy can treat dehydration caused by viral gastroenteritis.
Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents.
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.
Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.
Learn about benign acute childhood myositis, a condition that causes muscle pain in children with viral infections.
An overview of the causes of your child's gas. Also included are tips on how to help your child control their excessive gas and when to seek medical attention.
Most changes in stool are from a diet change, but some may need medical attention. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for unusual stool.
Find out what to look out for and when to see a doctor if your child has a fever after travelling abroad.
If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.
An overview of the different causes, symptoms and treatments of this common eye infection in children known as pink eye.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
Learn about transient synovitis in children, or temporary inflammation of the lining of a joint.
Mononucleosis, or mono, is a type of viral infection. Learn about signs and symptoms and how to take care of your child at home.
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.
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 more about HIV, AIDS and the test and treatment options that are available.
After a heart transplant, your child will need a variety of medications, including immunosuppressants, drugs to prevent infection, and drugs to lower blood pressure.
Find out how to recognize and treat the signs and symptoms of a roseola infection.
Croup is a viral infection that causes airway inflammation, making it difficult to breathe. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of croup.
Learn what hypergranulation tissue is, why it forms and how to treat it if you notice it around your child's stoma.
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and lower respiratory tract. Learn about the signs and symptoms and how to take care of your child.
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and protective layers of tissue around the brain and spinal column. Read about the causes of meningitis as well as prevention and treatment.
