Skip to main content
St. Louis Children's Hospital St. Louis Children's Hospital BJC Healthcare St. Louis Children's Hospital

Utility Nav

  • Locations
  • Contact Us
  • Healthcare Professionals

DonateMyChart

  • Doctors
    or
    Best Children's Hospitals

    Exceptional Clinical Care

    We follow one simple mission – to do what’s right for kids. That mission comes to life through medical discovery, innovative therapies and compassionate care. In addition to world-class patient care, our physicians participate in research and teaching and have received top national honors in their fields.

    Why Choose St. Louis Children's Hospital
  • Visit Us

    Directions to St. Louis Children's Hospital

    • Parking
    • Lodging
    • Virtual Tours

    Preparing for Your Visit

    • Visiting Guidelines
    • Inpatient Visit
    • Outpatient Visit
    • Planning for Surgery

    Hospital Amenities

    • Play and Activities
    • Edison Cafe
    • Small World Gift Shop
    • Ronald McDonald Family Rooms

    International Patients

      Language and Interpretive Services

        St. Louis Children's Hospital

        One Children's Place
        St. Louis, MO 63110

        Get Driving Directions

        Call to Make an Appointment 800.678.5437 or

        Request an Appointment Online
      • Conditions & Treatments
        or

        Browse conditions and treatments by name:

        • A
        • B
        • C
        • D
        • E
        • F
        • G
        • H
        • I
        • J
        • K
        • L
        • M
        • N
        • O
        • P
        • R
        • S
        • T
        • U
        • V
        • W
        • X
        • Y

        Highlighted Conditions & Treatments

        • Cancer (Oncology)
        • Heart Center
        • Neurology
        • Neurosurgery
        • Orthopedics
        • Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
        • Women & Infants
        • Asthma
        • Clubfoot
        • Epilepsy
        • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
        • Mobius Syndrome
        • Scoliosis
        • Sickle Cell
      • Patients & Families
        • MyChart
        • Request for Medical Records
        • Pay a Bill
        • Financial Information
        • Patient- and Family-Centered Care
        • Contact a Patient
        • Online Gift Shop
        • Hospital Amenities
        • Hospital Standard Charges
        • Request an Appointment Online

        While You're in the Hospital

        • Edison Cafe
        • Pharmacy
        • Small World Gift Shop

        Support Services

        • Child Life Services
        • Family Resource Center
        • Language and Interpretive Services
      • Health Resources

        Health Resources Main Navigation

        • The Pulse
        • Dosage Tables
        • Kid Care App
        • Classes and Events
        • Health Library
        • Symptom Checker
        • Family Resource Center
        • Community Education
        • Advocacy & Outreach
        • Support Groups
        Expert Advice
        Top Tips for Teething

        Top Tips for Teething

        Teething can be a tough time for babies and parents alike, but following a few key recommendations can help ease ...

        Mom Docs
        Healthy Eating – A Challenge Worth the Effort

        Healthy Eating – A Challenge Worth the Effort

        Parents are bombarded by advice on how to feed their children from the day they are born. As in all ...

        Patient Stories
        Jackson’s Story: Intervention Before Birth Delivers a Chance

        Jackson’s Story: Intervention Before Birth Delivers a Chance

        In January 2019, Micole Hopke and her husband, Patrick, went for what they assumed would be a routine checkup of ...

        Read More from the Pulse
      • Giving

        Giving Menu Navigation

        • Give
        • Impact
        • Events
        • Volunteer
        • Connect

        Become a Guardian of Childhood

        Join us in making health care better for all children.

        Make a Donation

      Mobile Main Navigation

      • Doctors
      • Conditions & Treatments
      • Visit Us
        • Contact a Patient
        • Getting Here
        • Hospital Amenities
        • Patient Rights and Responsibilities
        • Preparing for Your Visit
        • While You're In the Hospital
      • Patients & Families
        • Pay My Bill
        • Financial Information
        • Request for Medical Records
        • Patient- and Family-Centered Care
        • myHealthFolders
        • CaringBridge
      • Health Resources
        • The Pulse
        • Dosage Tables
        • Kid Care App
        • Classes and Events
        • Symptom Checker
        • Health Library
        • Family Resource Center
        • Community Education
        • Advocacy & Outreach
      • Giving
        • Give
        • Impact
        • Events
        • Volunteer
        • Connect

      Mobile Utility Navigation

      • MyChart
      • Donate
      • Locations
      • Contact Us
      • Healthcare Professionals

      Breadcrumb

      • Home
      • Conditions & Treatments
      • Infectious Diseases
      • Conditions We Treat

      Conditions We Treat

      Adenovirus Infections
      Cat Scratch Disease
      Chickenpox
      Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
      Encephalitis
      Epiglottitis
      Fifth Disease
      Flu
      Giardia
      H1N1 (Swine Flu) Prevention and Treatment
      Haemophilus Influenzae
      Hepatitis B (HBV)
      Herpangina
      Herpes Simplex Virus
      Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
      HIV and AIDS
      HPV
      Listeriosis
      Lyme Disease
      Lymphadenitis
      Meningitis
      Meningococcal Infections
      Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
      Mononucleosis
      Mumps
      Osteomyelitis
      Pneumonia
      Polio
      Rabies
      Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
      Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
      Roseola
      Rotavirus
      Rubella (German Measles)
      Rubeola (Measles)
      Scarlet Fever
      Septic Arthritis
      Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
      Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
      Toxoplasmosis
      Viral Exanthems (Rashes)
      Walking Pneumonia

      Appointments

      Call 800.678.5437

      Request Online
      Request an Appointment

      Infectious Diseases

      In this Section

      • Conditions We Treat
      • Meet the Team
      • International Travel Clinic
      • Locations
      • FB
      • Twitter
      • Email
      • Print

      Refer a Patient

      Call Children's Direct at

      800.678.4357

      Available 24/7

      View All

      Related Stories from The Pulse

      Mom Docs
      Car Seat Safety and Car Accidents

      Car Seat Safety and Car Accidents

      Anyone else feel like they are constantly in the car? Going to work, running errands, going to the library or ...

      Mom Docs
      Medications and Your Child

      Medications and Your Child

      No one wants their kiddo feeling sick – but you might be hesitant or have questions about giving medicine, especially ...

      Mom Docs
      Nosebleeds in Kids | Why They Happen & How to Stop Them

      Nosebleeds in Kids | Why They Happen & How to Stop Them

      If your kid has a nosebleed, it can be scary (and messy!) but thankfully it’s usually not a serious medical ...

      Mom Docs
      Fall Allergies

      Fall Allergies

      Watery, itchy eyes, a runny nose, and a cough that won’t quit – the fall can be tough for those ...

      Mom Docs
      Ear Piercings for Children | A Parent’s Guide

      Ear Piercings for Children | A Parent’s Guide

      Getting your child’s ears pierced is a big decision for many parents. There are lots of questions to consider. For ...

      Mom Docs
      Back Pain in Young Athletes: Why It Happens and What to Do

      Back Pain in Young Athletes: Why It Happens and What to Do

      In adults, back pain is a very commonplace complaint. If you polled the adults at your workplace or at a ...

      Mom Docs
      Scared on Halloween

      Scared on Halloween

      Halloween can be spooky fun but for some kids it’s just plain scary! One of our psychologists will give families ...

      News
      Dr. Canter and Brett Myers

      Youngest Heart Recipient at St. Louis Children's Hospital Celebrates 30 Years With Donor Heart

      Brett Myers celebrates a huge milestone at the same time St. Louis Children's Hospital also marks an important achievement. ...

      Mom Docs
      Your Daughter’s First Gynecology Visit | What to Expect

      Your Daughter’s First Gynecology Visit | What to Expect

      When should you schedule your daughter’s first gynecology visit? What should you expect during this first appointment? In this video, ...

      Sign up to receive health and wellness news in your inbox. Sign Up

      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  

      To make an appointment call 800.678.5437 or request an appointment online.

      Patients & Families

      • Find a Doctor
      • Conditions & Treatments
      • Financial Assistance
      • Pay a Bill
      • Appointments

      Getting Here

      • Directions
      • Locations
      • Parking
      • Visiting Guidelines

      Explore

      • Donors & Volunteers
      • Employment
      • Media
      • Healthcare Professionals
      • Classes & Events

      About Us

      • About St. Louis Children's Hospital
      • The Pulse
      • Quality & Outcomes
      • Contact Us
      St. Louis Children's Hospital Logo
      Washington University physicians logo

      One Children’s Place
      St. Louis, MO 63110
      314.454.6000
      Best Children's Hospital US News banner
      Magnetic Recognized logo

      Footer - NND

      • Home
      • Notice of Non-Discrimination
      • Patient Privacy
      • Permission to Treat
      • Legal
      • Sitemap

      • Language Services Available

      Copyright © , St. Louis Children's Hospital. All rights reserved.