Infectious Diseases in Children

Do you find it strange that some people and children are bitten by mosquitoes more often than others? Mosquitoes aren't smart enough to distinguish between humans, but there are a number of reasons that will make a  child/ person more susceptible to a mosquito bite.  If your child is a regular target of a mosquito bite, […]

Shingles often causes painful, itchy, and uncomfortable symptoms. So what shingles treatment at home can help you get over the condition? What is Shingles? Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you had chickenpox as a […]

Rabies is a disease caused by a virus that is spread through a bite or scratch caused by an animal. When rabies symptoms appear, it is too late to save the patient. Therefore, knowing the incubation period of rabies is extremely important. Thanks to that, we can promptly vaccinate before symptoms appear and lead to […]

Hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral infection among children. Although the disease causes painful blisters in the throat and mouth, hands and feet, and diaper area, experts say the infection is often self-limiting and will resolve within a week. In case your child contracts Hand foot and mouth disease, how can […]

Fleas are an order of small insects that feed on the blood of a host, be it a mouse, dog, cat, or human. When bitten by fleas, you can be infected with some pathogens or have an allergic reaction, which can lead to local dermatitis as well. Flea bites can also be painful.  Fleas have no […]

You’ve probably already heard about parvovirus or parvo in the context of the deadly infection that can affect animals, in particular, dogs. But, did you know that there’s a strain of parvo that can only infect humans? Is this strain just as deadly? Here’s what you need to know about parvovirus B19.  Human Parvovirus B19, An […]

Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection that typically causes mild symptoms in children. In case your child develops rubella, here’s how you’re going to address it at home.  Signs and Symptoms It may be difficult to spot rubella in children because the symptoms are vague, often similar to the […]

Strep throat is a common condition among children aged 5 to 15 years old. And while many children will only have to endure sore throat and its accompanying mild symptoms, some may also develop scarlet fever or scarlatina, a contagious bacterial infection. How can you tell if your child is experiencing both strep throat and […]

How long does COVID stay on clothes? To mitigate epidemic, taking preventive measures according to the guidance of the Department of Health is of paramount importance. In addition to regular hand washing, cleaning clothes, and regularly disinfecting your spaces  is also indispensable to reduce the risk of infection. So how long does the coronavirus last on […]

Using deworming drugs is a common way recommended in the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by helminths, or parasitic worms. However, many people still have questions about the use of this group of drugs. Worms are parasites that invade the human body. They have the ability to live and absorb nutrients from the host, usually […]