Roseola infantum
Roseola is a mild viral infection that affects babies and young children. The raised, red skin rash and high temperature can last from a few hours to five days. The rash may be confused with measles or rubella. Roseola is one of the very common ... [... more]
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What does nappy rash look like?
Nappy rash happens when a baby's skin is covered by a wet or dirty nappy for too long. How long is 'too long' varies a lot with different babies, and varies for any one baby depending on, for example, whether the baby is well or unwell. Nappy ... [... more]
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Vaginal thrush
Candida is the yeast organism causing thrush. Candida lives naturally on the skin, in the bowel and in the vagina. Sometimes it starts to grow rapidly and causes a rash (thrush). This growth can be triggered by some things - like sexual ... [... more]
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Ross River and Barmah Forest Diseases
Ross River and Barmah Forest diseases are caused by viruses which are spread by mosquitoes. They occur in Australia and some nearby countries such as Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. The diseases are similar, causing a fever, rash, loss ... [... more]
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Ron Rash from HarperCollins Publishers
Ron Rash is the author of three prizewinning novels, One Foot in Eden, Saints at the River, and The World Made Straight; three collections of poems; and three collections of stories, among them Chemistry and Other Stories, which was a finalist ... [... more]
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Chickenpox - immunisation
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that causes an itchy red rash with blisters. Immunisation with the chickenpox vaccine can protect your child from developing the illness and possible serious medical problems. Serious side ... [... more]
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Heat stress and heat-related illness
Heat stress occurs when the body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Heat-related illnesses include heat rash, heat cramps, dizziness or fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Overexertion in hot weather, sun or ... [... more]
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Hives explained
Hives (urticaria) is a skin rash characterised by circular weals of reddened and itching skin. It is an allergic reaction, which means the immune system responds to a substance as if it were toxic. The most common trigger is an infection but ... [... more]
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The main symptom is a blistering skin rash. Chickenpox can be dangerous for pregnant women, newborn babies and people with depressed immunity. A ... [... more]
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Nappy rash
Nappy rash is commonly caused when a baby's skin is exposed to a wet or dirty nappy for too long. Treatment options include more frequent nappy changes and avoiding things that irritate the skin. Severe nappy rash needs prompt medical ... [... more]
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What is Fifth disease?
Fifth disease is a common viral infection in childhood which is sometimes called 'slapped face disease' or 'slapped cheek disease'. It usually causes a mild illness. The most common sign is a rash on the face, which looks as if the face has been ... [... more]
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Tinea
Tinea is a fungus which causes infections of the skin and scalp. It causes a rash which is usually called 'ringworm' if it is on the head or body, 'athlete's foot' if it is between the toes or 'jock itch' if it is in the groin. Some types of ... [... more]
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