Pediatric conditions

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Croup

Croup in children is a barking, seal-like cough with noisy breathing, caused by cold viruses swelling the voice box and windpipe.

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Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is fever with painful mouth sores and a hand and foot rash, caused by coxsackievirus and related viruses.

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Measles

Measles is a highly contagious virus causing days of high fever, cough, and red eyes, then a blotchy rash that spreads down from the face.

Molluscum contagiosum

Small, firm bumps with a tiny dimple in the center — a common, harmless viral skin infection in children.

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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is inflammation of the clear lining of the eye and lids, usually caused by viruses, bacteria, or allergies.

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Rubella

Rubella, or German measles, is a mild viral infection in children with a pink 3-day rash that starts on the face and spreads down.