Acute Flaccid Myelitis Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare – but serious – condition that affects the nervous system.
Bone and Joint Infections Bone infections, or osteomyelitis, involve inflammation of the bone, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Learn more about this condition.
Fever of Unknown Origin The body has several ways to maintain normal body temperature. The organs involved in helping with temperature regulation include the brain, skin, muscle, and blood vessels.
Influenza Influenza (or flu) is a highly contagious viral infection and is one of the most severe illnesses of the winter season.
Lyme Disease Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. Learn more about this condition.
Meningitis Meningitis is a swelling (inflammation) of the thin membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord. Learn more about this condition.
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (Staph and MRSA) Staphylococcus (Staph) is a germ that lives in our noses and on our skin. An infection can happen when the skin is open from a scratch or cut or an insect bite. MRSA are Staphylococcus bacteria that have become resistant to certain antibiotics, like penicillin, amoxicillin or augmentin.
Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is an ongoing infection caused by bacteria. Learn about the causes and risks of tuberculosis and its various stages of infection and disease in children.