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West Nile fever is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is spread by mosquito bites. West Nile fever in people is rare. It usually causes mild, flu-like symptoms. In rare cases, it can cause life-threatening illness of the brain and lining covering the ...

You’re getting ready to head to the grocery store when your 11-year-old son asks if he can stay home. He seems old enough, but does that mean he’s ready for such a big step? ...

Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of cancer common in children and teens between the ages 10 and 19. It usually grows in bone, but it can also grow in soft tissue that’s connected to the bone. ...

Meningitis is a swelling (inflammation) of the thin membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord. These membranes are called the meninges. ...

Many health care providers diagnose and treat middle ear infections according to a guide that was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). ...

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is a blood problem in newborn babies. It occurs when your baby's red blood cells break down at a fast rate. ...

Just as you consider pollutants and the quality of the air outside, you should think about things indoors that could pose health risks for your child — after all, most of us spend more time inside than we do outside. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, MD, a Washington ...

Getting a second opinion on your child’s heart diagnosis is easy to obtain from The Heart Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Learn more about Heart Program, call 314-454-5437. ...

Overview Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix. It is a medical emergency. The appendix can burst or rupture. This is serious and can lead to more infection. If not treated, it can be fatal. The appendix is a thin, finger-shaped tube ...

Overview An anomalous coronary artery (ACA) is a heart defect. This is something your baby is born with (congenital). In ACA, the blood vessels that supply blood to your child’s heart muscle aren’t normal. In some cases, the arteries don't arise from the correct place ...