Infection Respiratory System Kids

Diphtheria

Diphtheria is a severe bacterial infection that primarily affects the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth.

Diseases

The Top 4 Factors Contributing to Antibiotic Resistance

Consuming antibiotics without a prescription or carelessly can have serious impacts, one of which is antibiotic resistance.

Mom & Kids

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (4S): Severe Skin Infection in Children

4S disease is caused by toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. What are the symptoms of 4S?

Diseases

The Dangers of Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Get to know the real facts about flesh-eating bacteria and signs of the infection.

Skin

Carbuncle

A carbuncle is a skin infection that involves a group of hair follicles, the surrounding skin, as well as the tissue underneath the deep skin.

Ear, Nose, & Throat (ENT)

Tonsil Stones (Tonsillolith)

Tonsil stones are small lumps of solid material that form on the tonsils.

Diseases

Understanding Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through tick bites and can affect the nervous system, heart, skin, and joints.

Infection

Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)

Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted infection caused by chlamydia bacteria.

Skin

Furuncles

Furunkel is a buildup of pus under skin tissue and involves hair follicles caused by staphylococcus bacterial infections

Skin

Erythrasma

Erythrasma is a bacterial infection that causes red or brown patches on the skin.

Skin Infection

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

SSSS (Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome) is a serious bacterial skin infection.