Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that circulates each year in the United States, usually from late fall through early spring. RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Symptoms include: Runny nose Decreased appetite…
Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus. It causes a distinct raised rash frequently seen in the pediatric population. Symptoms include: Small, firm, pink to skin colored raised lesions Lesions are not painful and not…
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic itchy inflammatory disease. Sometimes it occurs on its own while other times children may have asthma and or allergies at the same time. Common Features include: Dry skin Itchiness Redness Flakey/scaly skin Patches…
What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness in children younger than 2 years. It causes a fever that lasts 3 to 5 days and then a rash. Roseola can be alarming to parents, because it can cause a high…
What is strep throat? Strep throat is an infection that is caused by bacteria and leads to a sore throat. However, most sore throats are caused by a virus, and are not strep throat. About 3 out of every 10…
What are pinworms? Pinworms are small worms that can live in people's intestines. They are the most common cause of worm infections in the US. Pinworm infections usually affect school- aged children. People who have pinworms can have intense itching…
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infection that causes sores to form in the mouth, and on the hands, feet, buttocks, and sometimes the genitals. A related infection, called "herpangina," causes sores to form in the mouth. Both infections…
What is erythema infectiosum? Erythema infectiosum is an infection that causes a rash, fever, and other symptoms. It is caused by a virus called "human parvovirus B19." Another name for erythema infectiosum is "fifth disease." Fifth disease is common in…
