Throughout childhood, the risk of a UTI is 2 percent for boys and 8 percent for girls offices every year. The symptoms are not always obvious to parents, and younger children are usually unable to describe how they feel. Recognizing…
Mono
Infectious mononucleosis (MONO) The kissing disease” is an infection causes fever, sore throat, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. It most commonly occurs in adolescents and young adults. Although not generally considered a serious illness, mononucleosis can lead…
Kawasaki disease
What is Kawasaki syndrome? Kawasaki syndrome is a serious rash illness of children. It is a relatively rare disease; 3,000-3,500 cases are estimated to occur each year in the United States. Who gets Kawasaki syndrome? Most cases occur in infants and children…
Juvenile arthritis
What Is Juvenile Arthritis? Children can get arthritis just like adults. Arthritis is caused by inflammation of the joints. It causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of motion. Juvenile arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis in children. The…