Pediatric Pneumococcal Infections

2023-05-15T17:58:18+00:00

Pediatric pneumococcal infections are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia bacteria, ranging from mild to severe. There are more than 90 strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, and the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment vary with each infection. Dr. Bornstein discusses pediatric pneumococcal infections below. DEFINITION:  Illness caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae SYMPTOMS:  Depending on the site [...]

Pediatric Pneumococcal Infections2023-05-15T17:58:18+00:00

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

2022-11-02T16:23:46+00:00

What is Whooping Cough (Pertussis)? DEFINITION: An intense cough with difficulty breathing caused by the pertussis bacterium. SYMPTOMS: Congestion Cough Cold symptoms The cough is mild at first but gradually worsens to the point where the child is coughing so hard and so quickly that they have to forcefully inhale, making a whooping sound. CAUSES: [...]

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)2022-11-02T16:23:46+00:00

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