Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Rashes
…caused by the same virus as chickenpox. The virus can lie dormant in your body for many years and re-emerge as shingles. * Childhood illnesses like chickenpox, measles, roseola, rubella, hand-foot-mouth disease, fifth disease, and scarlet fever. * Medications and insect bites or stings. Many medical conditions… related searches:shingles | hand rash | blistering rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Rickettsial pox
…* Sweating (diaphoresis) * Muscle pain (myalgia) * Rash that looks like chickenpox * Discomfort when in bright light (photophobia) Exams and Tests Physical examination confirms the presence of a rash that resembles chickenpox. Tests include: * Serologic studies demonstrate antibody titers to Rickettsia… related searches:blistering rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Aseptic meningitis
…Herpesvirus, both type 1 (herpes simplex or herpes labialis) and type 2 (genital herpes) can cause meningitis in children, especially infants. Chickenpox can also cause aseptic meningitis. Rabies virus causes inflammation of both the brain and meninges (meningoencephalitis). HIV can cause aseptic meningitis…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Reye syndrome
…treat chickenpox or the flu in children. Causes Reye syndrome is most often seen in children from 4 to 12 years old. Most cases associated with chickenpox have been shown to occur in children age 5 to 9, while those associated with the flu (influenzae type B) have occurred in children aged 10 to 14…
Important Points to Remember
…or nail polish * To bring a list of any questions * If your child has been exposed to any communicable disease within the past 21 days, such as chickenpox, please call us at 401-444-6030. Contact Information We are always happy to answer any of your questions, please call us at 401-444-6887. Back …
Pre-Operative Information
…, located on the second floor. If your child is sick, has a rash in the surgical site or has been exposed to any communicable diseases, such as chickenpox, tuberculosis, MRSA or VRE please notify us before reporting for surgery If you have any questions or concerns, please call 401-444-6030. Back
About the Program
…time so that we may help your child participate completely in the program. Also, if your child has been exposed to a contagious illness (such as chickenpox, TB, fifth disease, etc.) within the last 21 days, please notify us at 401-444-6030. Where to go On your scheduled POP day, please report to the… related searches:pop
Surgery Cancellations
…following these rules may result in the cancellation of a child's surgery. Reminder: If your child has been exposed to communicable diseases, such as chickenpox, please notify us. And, remember, we are always happy to answer any questions, so please call 401-444-6030. We are always happy to answer any of…
Arriving at the Hospital
…and telephones are provided free of charge for all pediatric patients. If your child has been recently exposed to a contagious disease, such as chickenpox, measles or mumps, it is important to let your doctor and nurses know as soon as possible. It is important to protect your child as well as the other…
