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Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye problem that happens to premature babies. The retina lines the back of the eye. ...

Overview A corneal abrasion is a scratch or scrape on the cornea. This is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Causes There are many things that can cause an abrasion to your child’s cornea. The more common causes include: Foreign ...

Roseola is a contagious viral illness. It causes a high fever and then a rash that develops as the fever goes away. The disease is also called roseola infantum or sixth disease. ...

Rubella is a viral illness that causes a mild fever and a skin rash. It is also called German measles, but is not caused by the same virus that causes measles (rubeola). Rubella is spread through contact with fluid from the nose and throat. It ...

Stillbirth is a common term for death of a fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy. ...

A surgical site infection is an infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place. Surgical site infections can sometimes be superficial infections involving the skin only. ...

A dislocation is a joint injury, and it occurs when the ends of 2 connected bones come apart. ...

Tetanus is a severe illness of the central nervous system caused by bacteria. It can cause death. It is not contagious. It can be prevented by a vaccine. ...

Hypospadias is a problem where the opening of the urethra is not at the tip of the penis. As the baby grows in the uterus, the tissue on the underside of the penis that forms part of the urethra doesn't fully close. ...

Cellulitis is a spreading skin infection. It may affect the upper skin layer. Or it may affect the deeper skin and layer of fat under the skin. Cellulitis is most common in the lower legs, but it may affect any part of the body. ...