Infectious Diseases

From Minor Irritations to Life-Threatening Events...

Infectious diseases run the gamut from seriously life-threatening to just plain annoying, and as parents, we often feel like we’re fighting a never-ending battle against “bugs.”

In DrGreene’s Infectious Diseases Topic Center, you’ll find detailed tips on preventing colds and flu and treating your kids when they don’t feel so good, as well as information on more serious diseases.

Cold and Flu
- Dark Chocolate and Coughs
  You've heard of DM cough syrups. How about DC cough remedies? DM is an abbreviation for an over-the-counter cough ...»
- Cough
  Coughing is an important part of the body’s defense system. It forcefully propels unwanted invaders up and out of ...»
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Epidemics
- Zoster (chickenpox)
  Chickenpox is one of the most contagious childhood illnesses. The disease is usually mild, although serious ...»
- Vomiting
  Vomiting is a complex, coordinated, automatic reflex. An increase in saliva production may occur just before ...»
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Fevers
- Wheezing
  Wheezing is the noise made by air moving through tight airways in the chest. Classically, wheezing is heard when ...»
- Urinary Tract Infection – Cystitis
  Infections of the urinary tract are common in young children. Bacteria may enter the urinary tract from the ...»
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Gastrointestional System
- Tips to Reduce Colic
  Colic can be very distressing both for babies and their parents. Parents often feel their baby’s screaming is an ...»
- Umbilical Hernia
  Umbilical hernias are quite common. They are found in about 10 percent of all babies, and as many as 90 percent ...»
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Autoimmune System
- HIV
  HIV is a tragic illness that profoundly impacts everyone it touches. The one who is sick, loved ones, friends and ...»
- Hematuria
  Blood in the urine is called hematuria. If the blood is visible to the naked eye, it is called gross hematuria. ...»
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Medications and Breastfeeding
- The Jaundice / Azithromycin Link
  Azithromycin (along with erythromycin, an older antibiotic in the same class) is not recommended for use in ...»
- Tylenol No Longer Deemed a Pain Reliever for Babies and Toddlers
  Breaking News Tylenol Doesn’t Relieve Pain for Babies and ...»
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Medical Treatments
- Tourette Syndrome
  Tourette syndrome is named for Georges Gilles de la Tourette who first described the condition in 1885. Tics ...»
- Streptococcus
  There are hundreds of strains of streptococcus bacteria. Many important causes of infection by streptoccocci ...»
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Rashes and Parasites
- How long is Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease Contagious for?
  Most adults -- but not all -- have already had Hand Foot and Mouth ...»
- Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy
  Toxoplasma is a one-celled parasite whose primary host is the cat family. Infected cats usually have no symptoms, ...»
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Respiratory System
- Tuberculosis
  Tuberculosis, or TB, is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can infect ...»
- Toxic Synovitis
  Toxic synovitis of the hip is the most common form of arthritis in children. It appears suddenly, disappears ...»
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Prevention
- Strep Throat
  Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat. It is the most common infection caused by Streptococcus ...»
- Sprains
  Strains are injuries to muscles, or to the tendons that connect muscles to bones. Strains may happen near joints, ...»
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Immunizations
- Tetanus
  Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is caused by a toxin created by a bacterium found in the soil. When this germ gets ...»
- Measles
  Measles is a specific virus that causes a specific disease. It was the first of the non-pox rash illnesses of ...»
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