Glandular Fever
Glandular fever is caused by a virus that is very common. Most people are infected by the virus as a child and often get no or mild symptoms. You who are infected with the virus first as a teenager or adult get the symptoms that are common in glandular fever. Once you have had the virus, you become immune and cannot become infected again.
Read MoreMumps
Mumps disease is a very contagious viral infection that both children and adults can get. It is not treated but healed by itself. Vaccine against mumps is part of the vaccination program for children since 1982 and the disease is very rare many countries. Mumps can, in unusual cases, lead to meningitis or testicular inflammation.
Read MoreScarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a very contagious infectious disease in children. It is caused by bacteria. The infection can go away by itself, but sometimes treatment is needed.
Read MoreHIV and AIDS
HIV is a virus that can be transmitted between humans. You get a HIV infection if you get infected by the virus. AIDS is a disease state that occurs when the immune system is so weakened by a HIV infection that you can get other diseases.
Read MoreChickenpox
Chickenpox is a common infectious disease caused by a virus. It is very contagious and most people already have chickenpox as a child. Common symptoms are fever and fluid-filled blisters, which can itch a lot. The symptoms are often more troublesome the older you are when you get chickenpox. The disease usually heals itself.
Read MoreFever in children
Fever is one of the body’s ways of defending itself against infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Children get light fever, but that does not mean that they are particularly ill. The important thing is how the child feels otherwise.
Read MoreRoseola
Three day fever is a harmless viral disease that most children between six months and two years get. The fever lasts for about three days. After that, the baby often gets a rash on the stomach and back. In addition to the fever, most children get so mild symptoms that the disease is barely noticeable.
Read MorePig Cups – impetigo
Swine fever is a contagious infection of the skin caused by bacteria. Usually it starts as a small red dot. Piglets are most common in children. It is usually possible to treat piglets yourself by washing thoroughly.
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