In the world of pediatric health care, Driscoll Children's Hospital is the first to implement fish skin grafts when treating serious wounds in little ones.

S trep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...

The measles rash usually doesn’t appear for more than a week after someone has been exposed. Other symptoms are better early ...

as these conditions can compromise immune function or lead to skin infections that serve as entry points for bacteria. Interestingly, the study did not detect increased rates in children ...

Cold sponging the child with a high fever can lead to shivering, which paradoxically increases body temperature. It can also ...

Dogs can have seasonal allergies, too. Dr. Laura Owens from Airpark Animal Hospital shares her advice for pet owners to keep ...

Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but when that bacteria spreads to the blood and deep tissue, it can trigger streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), a lethal ...

“It usually takes one to three weeks for symptoms to appear after someone is exposed to the virus. These include fever and tiredness, a red, itchy skin rash that turns into small blisters, headaches ...

When the humidity is lower, there is a risk of heat rash on the skin of children. At the same time, if it is too much, there is a risk of fungal infection. The change in weather that is being seen ...

Impetigo is a highly transmissible bacterial skin infection that involves blistering. It can occur when bacteria enter the skin through a cut or insect bite, commonly affecting young children.

New strains seem to cause more skin infections, not just sore throats ... Surprisingly, though, the study didn't find an overall increase in children, but doctors say they're seeing more serious ...