Read about infections and the immune system of premature babies. A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature.
Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.
Inhibitors are a type of immune complication that some people with hemophilia may develop. Learn more about inhibitors and how they are treated.
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.
If your child has a low immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.
Learn about the benefits of providing oral immune therapy to your hospitalized baby using expressed breast milk.
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.
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.
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.
Chickenpox, or varicella, is a common childhood infection caused by a virus. Read about vaccines and treating chickenpox at home.
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.
A summary of causes, symptoms and treatments of oral thrush, an infection of the mouth most often found in infants during the first year of life.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Parvovirus B19 is a virus that causes fifth disease (slapped cheek syndrome). Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of Parvovirus B19.
Learn about the medical tests your child takes after a blood and marrow transplant.
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.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.
Measles is an infection caused by a highly contagious virus. Learn the symptoms and causes of measles and how it can be prevented.
Learn about this serious infection that occurs when group A beta-hemolytic streptococci spread to other organs.
Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.
In children, post-infectious glomerulonephritis is usually caused by inflammation that follows an infection. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment.