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A mild viral infection usually lasting 3 days that is now rare in the United States because of routine immunization.

Fecal-oral route: Contact with feces of children who are infected. This generally involves an infected child contaminating his own fingers, then touching an object that another child touches. The child who touched the contaminated surface then puts her fingers into her own mouth or another person’s

A viral infection causing fever or rash in infants and children that primarily occurs between 6 and 24 months of age

A fungal infection that may affect the body, feet, or scalp

A virus that causes the common cold and other respiratory signs or symptoms

An inflammation of the lungs primarily caused by a viral or, less commonly, bacterial infection. Infection of the lungs often is secondary to an infection that starts in the nose and throat area (ie, the upper portion of the respiratory tract) and then spreads to the lungs (ie, the lower portion of the

Small, white, threadlike worms (0.25″–0.5″ long) that live in the large intestine

After an exam, the doctor may order a blood test or an x-ray. These tests can help your doctor decide how to treat your child’s infection. If your child needs medicine, be sure you know the right amount, when to give the medicine, and if you should give food with it. If you forget or […]

Pinkeye (acute contagious conjunctivitis) occurs when the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids is red or swollen (inflamed).

Inflammation (ie, redness, swelling) of the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids

A virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States.

Herpes simplex virus, canker sores, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and thrush

A viral illness with swelling of one or more of the salivary glands

Through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile disease may also be spread by blood transfusion and organ donation.

A disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus; the illness is commonly known as mono.