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2 days ago · The former is common in children, while the latter is among adults. Group B bacteria in adults can be transmitted to children, especially newborns, through the birth canal of the carrier mother. In this case, the serious complication is rheumatic fever, resulting in long-term heart damage.
1 day ago · The signs of Lyme disease in children are similar to those in adults. The most common sign is a rash, which can appear similar to a bull’s eye target. Other symptoms include fever, chills ...
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1 day ago · Colorado Tick Fever is a very rare virus spread by infected Rocky Mountain wood ticks. These ticks are found in low-growing vegetation across the western US and western Canada at elevations between 4,000 and 10,000 feet above sea level. In the US, wood ticks are found in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Idaho and parts of California ...
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a serious disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and should be treated immediately if suspected, due to its high mortality rate in the absence of appropriate medical intervention. Treatment should not be delayed for laboratory test results.
2 days ago · A fever is essentially the body’s mechanism of fighting off infections. However, the response and implications of a fever can vary significantly with age. In infants and toddlers, the immune system is still developing, which makes them more susceptible to complications arising from what might otherwise be considered minor infections.
2 days ago · Normal body temperature ranges 97.5-98.9°F. Anything above 100.9 (100.4 for children) constitutes a fever. Use our body temperature charts and learn how to break a fever.
5 days ago · Fever management: Use child-specific anti-fever medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever and relieve discomfort. Skincare : If the rash is itchy, calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream can provide relief.
