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2 days ago · A body temperature of 100.4°F (or 38°C) or higher is considered a fever in children. To put that in perspective, a normal body temperature ranges from 96.4°F to 100.3°F (or 35°C to 37.9°C). So if your kiddo has a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, it’s time to reach out to your pediatrician. Keep in mind that newborns and young babies ...
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4 days ago · Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the upper layers of the skin. It occurs when either Streptococcus bacteria or Staphylococcus bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin, such as a cut, scrape, burn, or insect bite. Children often develop impetigo in warmer months when they're outside more frequently.
4 days ago · Coxsackievirus A16 (CVA16) causes the majority of HFMD infections in the U.S. It usually occurs in children (age 10 and under), but coxsackievirus can also affect adults. This childhood disease should not be confused with the "foot and mouth disease" usually found in animals with hooves (for example, cattle, pigs, and deer).
1 day ago · High fevers can occur even with an infection that isn't life-threatening. Some children can even go as high as 107℉. A fever is a concern when a child is less than 2 years old or if it persists. This article will help you understand the causes of fevers that recur and what you can do about them.
4 days ago · Key Takeaways. Fever and red eyes in children can be caused by a variety of factors, including viral and bacterial infections, allergic reactions, and autoimmune disorders. Symptoms of fever and red eyes in children may include a high temperature, eye pain, redness, and discharge.
6 days ago · Laboratory testing for tickborne disease includes serology and nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT). The appropriate testing strategy depends on the suspected infection and duration of symptoms. However, when certain tickborne illnesses (eg, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever) are suspected based on clinical ...
