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Urinary Tract Infection (Child) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection in your bladder. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (or UTI). This infection is most often caused by bacteria travelling up the urethra into the bladder. (English)

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Yeast and Thrush Infections (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Yeast (Candida) is a fungus, which often lives in humans. Too much yeast can lead to an infection. It can be found in the baby’s mouth (called ‘thrush’) and/or diaper area. It can also be found in the vagina and on the skin or nipples of the breastfeeding/chest feeding parent. This pamphlet describes the signs to watch for and how the infection is treated. (English) Colour

Fifth Disease (Parvovirus Infection) [English] Permalink Public

Fifth disease is an infection that often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It is sometimes called "slapped face" disease. Number 54. (English)

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Bronchiolitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

An overview of bronchiolitis including signs and symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to seek medical attention. Audio available. Multiple languages available. (English)

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What is pneumonia? (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It may also be called lower respiratory tract infection because it occurs deep in the lungs. Most cases of pneumonia are caused by viruses. A smaller number of pneumonia cases are caused by bacteria. Often, pneumonia follows a cold. Audio available. (English)

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Sinusitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

The sinuses are the cavities in bones around the nose, eyes, and in the forehead. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses. The inflammation occurs because of a bacterial infection. Inflammation causes swelling. Sinusitis is more common in children over 10 years old. (English)

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Ear Infection - Otitis Media (Child) [English] Permalink Public

The middle ear is the space behind the eardrum. It can become infected by bacteria or viruses. An infection of the middle ear is also called otitis media (say: oh-TIE-tis MEE-dee-uh). The eustachian (say: you-STAY-shun) tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat, and helps vent and drain the middle ear. An ear infection happens when mucus or swollen tissues from a cold block the eustachian tube. When the tube is blocked, the middle ear is not ventilated well and the air pressure changes can cause pain. This is much like the ear pain that happens on take-off or landing in an airplane. Sometimes the blockage does not let the normal ear fluid drain properly. This fluid can become infected and build up in the middle ear. This puts pressure on the eardrum and makes it bulge, which causes pain. Audio available. (English)

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Influenza (Flu): An Overview (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about influenza including symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Audio available. (English)

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Bronchiolitis [English] Permalink Public

Bronchiolitis (sounds like bron-kee-oh-lie-tis) is an infection of the bronchioles. Bronchioles (sounds like bron-kee-ohls) are tiny branches of breathing tubes in the lungs. This is a common infection in young children (up to 2 years of age). Some children can get so sick that they are admitted to the hospital because of trouble breathing. (English) Colour

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Mastoidectomy to Treat Cholesteatoma or Ear Infection (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation to take away part of the bone from behind the ear. This operation is called a mastoidectomy (say: MAST-oid-ECK-toe-mee). This operation will be performed by an otolarygology (say OH-toe-lar-ing-olo-gee) doctor. This brochure explains what will happen during the operation and how to care for your child at home. Audio available. (English)

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