What Are Cold Sores? Cold sores are small painful blisters that can appear around the mouth, face, or nose. Cold sores (or fever blisters) are very common. They usually go away on their own within 1 to 2 weeks. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Cold Sores? Cold sores first form blisters on the lips, …
What Is Chlamydia? Chlamydia (kluh-MID-ee-uh) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). What Are STDs? STDs (also called sexually transmitted infections or STIs) are infections that spread through sex (vaginal, oral, or anal). Some STDs can spread through close contact with the genitals or body fluids. How Do People Get Chlamydia? Chlamydia spreads through sex (vaginal, oral, or …
What Is Chickenpox? Chickenpox is a viral infection that causes fever and an itchy rash with spots all over the body. It used to be a common childhood illness in the United States, especially in kids under age 12. It’s much rarer now, thanks to the varicella vaccine. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Chickenpox? Chickenpox often starts without …
What Is Cellulitis? Cellulitis (sel-yuh-LY-tus) is a skin infection that involves areas of tissue below the surface of the skin. Cellulitis can affect any area of the body, but it’s most common on exposed body parts, such as the face, arms, or lower legs. What Causes Cellulitis? Many different types of bacteria can cause cellulitis. The most common …
What Is Cat Scratch Disease? Cat scratch disease is caused by bacteria (a type of germ). People can get it if an infected cat or kitten scratches or bites them or licks an open wound. Most cases in the U.S. happen during the fall and winter and usually affect kids, probably because they’re more likely to play …
My family is getting the flu vaccine next week, and I’m wondering if my kids can get a COVID-19 vaccine then too. Is that safe? -Monica Yes. It is safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine along with any other routine vaccine, including the flu vaccine. All kids 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine …
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What Are Campylobacter Infections? Campylobacter bacteria are one of the main causes of diarrhea and foodborne illness (“food poisoning”). They can infect the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea, fever, and cramps. Good hand-washing and food safety habits will help prevent Campylobacter infections (or campylobacteriosis), which usually clear up on their own but sometimes are treated with antibiotics. What Causes Campylobacter Infections? Campylobacter (kam-pih-loh-BAK-tur) bacteria live in the intestines …
What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is when the lining of the large breathing tubes get inflamed (swollen and red). These airways, called the bronchial tubes, connect the windpipe to the lungs. Their delicate lining makes mucus, and covers and protects the organs and tissues involved in breathing. Bronchitis (brong-KYE-tis) can: Make it hard for air to pass in …
What Is Bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis (brong-kee-oh-LYE-tiss) is an infection of the respiratory tract. It happens when tiny airways called bronchioles (BRONG-kee-olz) get infected with a virus. They swell and fill with mucus, which can make breathing hard. Bronchiolitis is more common during the winter months. Most cases can be managed at home. What Are the Signs & Symptoms …
What Are Adenoviruses? Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can infect the membranes (tissue linings) of the: respiratory tract eyes intestines urinary tract nervous system What Are Adenovirus Infections? Adenoviruses are common causes of fever and illnesses such as: colds pinkeye croup bronchitis pneumonia diarrhea Adenovirus (add-eh-noe-VY-rus) infections are usually mild, but serious infections can happen. Infants and …
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