Wen: The majority of people with diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps have viral gastroenteritis caused by the very contagious norovirus. This illness comes on abruptly and is very uncomfortable, but ...

But that’s not always how serious illness plays out. Children who need to be on ventilators, have tracheostomies or ...

Genetic Testing Changes Course of Care in Children With Neurodevelopmental Conditions Dec. 18, 2024 — Adding genetic testing to the evaluation of pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental ...

Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone so I shall share ...

A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.

With plenty of winter viruses spreading in the Chicago area this holiday season, it can be tricky to tell what illness you ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Strep throat (medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis) is an infection that ...

You may have white or yellow patches on your throat. Children may also experience stomach aches or vomiting. Strep throat spreads easily through respiratory droplets when someone with the ...

Only about 1 in 10 adults and 3 in 10 children with a sore throat have strep throat. The best way to know what you have is to visit your doctor, who will swab your tonsils and test for the bacteria.

strep throat, or mild pneumonia, Ladha said. Ladha said it's one of the worst years she's seen in terms of the number of children being admitted to the Stollery. September asthma peak hits ...

A leading paediatric consultant has issued advice on how to spot the signs and symptoms of RSV and Strep A. These infections are common in children ... tonsillitis (throat infection) and impetigo ...