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Impetigo Signs and Symptoms

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Impetigo , one of the most common skin infections among kids, usually produces blisters or sores on the face, neck, hands, and diaper area. This is a contagious infection of the skin surface is generally caused by bacteria and one of the two : Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes (also called Group A Streptococcus , which can also cause sore throat ) . Methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA) has also become one of the most important causes herpes . Herpes usually affects preschool and school-age children . The child may be more likely to develop impetigo if it has been already irritated skin from other skin problems , such as eczema , and poison ivy , insect bites , and wounds or scratches due to minor trauma . Good hygiene can help prevent impetigo, a common rent often develops when there is an afternoon or a rash that has been scratched frequently (for example, you can get poison ivy infected and turn into impetigo ) . Doctors can diagnose herpes is u...

How Treatments For Impetigo

Contagious Herpes may itch and kids can spread the infection by scratching it and then touching other parts of the body . Herpes contagious and can spread to anyone who comes in contact with infected skin or other items , such as clothing , towels and linens pill, which has been touched by the infected skin . Treatment When only affects a small area of ​​the skin ( and especially if this is a form of non- bubble ) , and can usually be treated with herpes antibiotic ointment . But if the disease has spread to other areas of the body , or ointment does not work , your doctor may prescribe antibiotics, birth control pills or liquid that is usually taken for 7-10 days . Once antibiotic treatment begins , healing should begin within a few days . It's important to make sure that your child is taking the medication and the doctor prescribed . Otherwise, you can skin infection deeper and more dangerous development . While the infection is healing , gently wash the affected ski...

Do You Have a Cold or Allergies ?

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Do You Have a Cold or Allergies ? Seasonal allergies and the common c0ld can be so much alike that it's sometimes hard to tell the two apart. But look closely and you can find clues as to what's going on. Ask yourself these questions to sleuth out whether or not your child has allergies : Have the seasons changed? If yes, it could be allergies. Seasonal allergies come at the same time every year and around the same set of circumstances, like when leaves start to fall or plants start to flower. Allergy symptoms like sneezing, congestion, or a runny nose are the body's response to breathing in allergens (like plant pollen or mold spores) that are released into the air. c0lds, on the other hand, are caused by viruses that can turn up in any environment, during any time of year, but are more common in winter months. Did symptoms come on suddenly? If yes, it could be allergies. Another indicator that you might be dealing with seasonal allergies is if symptoms come on su...

H1n1 Influenza In Children

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What is H1N1 influenza? Influenza H1N1 ( swine flu ) is an infection caused by a virus . H1N1 influenza is easily spread when an infected person coughs , sneezes , or has close contact with others . Your child may be able to spread H1N1 flu to others for 1 week or more after the onset of signs or symptoms . What are the signs and symptoms of influenza H1N1? They are more likely severe symptoms in children younger than 5 . They are also more likely to have children who have heart or lung disease , or a weakened immune system . The signs and symptoms include the following: Fever and chills Headaches , body aches , ear aches , and muscle or joint pain Dry cough , runny or stuffy nose , and sore throat Loss of appetite , nausea , vomiting , or diarrhea Fatigue Rapid breathing , and difficulty in breathing , or chest pain How is the diagnosis of avian influenza H1N1? Child care will examine your child. I tell him if your child is suffering from health problems su...