Infections and Parasites
- Bronchitis
Bronchitis is caused by a viral infection of the bronchi, causing swelling and more mucus than usual. This causes a cough, and sometimes pain which is felt in the throat or upper chest when the child coughs.
- Fever
Fever is defined as an increase in body temperature above the normal range (greater than 37.3oC in the morning or 37.8oC in the evening).
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in young children under the age of 12 months.
- Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is an uncommon reaction to a bacterial infection, usually of the throat (‘strep throat’). The bacteria (streptococcus) make poisons (toxins) which circulate in the blood and cause a fever, a fine raised rash on the ...
- Threadworms
Threadworms, also called pinworms, are tiny, very thin white worms about 5 millimetres long that live in the intestine and around the anus (bottom). They are widespread in Australia. Although people of any age can get them, children are ...
- Worms in childhood
Threadworms, also called pinworms, are tiny, very thin white worms about 5 millimetres long that live in the intestine and around the anus (bottom). They are widespread in Australia. Although people of any age can get them, children are ...
Last updated: 16 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 16 May, 2012
