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Kids Health Information : Molluscum
Molluscum. Molluscum is a common viral skin infection that causes small, harmless, raised spots to appear on the skin. It is caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus. Once infected, your child can easily spread molluscum to other people, or to
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Infectious Diseases
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Kids Health Information : Pneumonia
Pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs, and is sometimes called a chest infection. Pneumonia in children can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Because of the infection, the small airways in the lungs become swollen and make
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain;Respiratory;Infectious Diseases
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Kids Health Information : MR PET
MR PET. Magnetic Resonance Positron Emission Tomography (MR PET) is a medical imaging specialty that involves the use of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and positron-emitting radiopharmaceuticals (also known as radioactive medicines or tracer
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Surgery and Anaesthetics
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Kids Health Information : Epidermolysis bullosa
Epidermolysis bullosa. Epidermolysis bullosa (epi-dermo-lie-sis bull-owe-sa, also called EB) is a group of rare genetic diseases that cause very fragile skin. The skin is so fragile that it can be injured very easily (even from heat, rubbing or a
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain;Feeding and Nutrition;Trauma;Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Epidermolysis_bullosa/
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Kids Health Information : Bedwetting
Bedwetting. Bedwetting is a problem for many school-age children and their families. The good news is that for many children the problem will resolve itself over time, or can be fixed through fairly simple treatment. Bedwetting (also called
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Feeding and Nutrition
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Kids Health Information : CT scan
CT scan. Computed Tomography (CT), and is also sometimes called a CAT scan. The CT scanner uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images of all or a part of the body. A CT scan can be performed on any area of the body. Your child may need a CT scan
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Surgery and Anaesthetics
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Kids Health Information : Dysarthria
Dysarthria. Dysarthria is the term used to describe the impaired speech pattern caused by brain or nerve damage to the speech muscles. A speech pathologist can assess a child's speech and provide treatment and strategies to help the child and their
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Child Development and Behaviour
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Kids Health Information : Ichthyosis
Ichthyosis. Ichthyosis (ick-thee-owe-sis) means 'fish scale', and is the name of a group of genetic skin diseases that cause dry, scaly, thickened skin. The skin has many important functions, including physical protection, providing a barrier to
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
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Kids Health Information : Meningitis
Meningitis. Meningitis happens when the membrane covering the brain and the spinal cord, called the meninges, becomes infected and swollen or inflamed. Meningitis is usually caused by either bacterial or viral infections. Meningitis is not common,
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Ear, Nose and Throat;Neurology;Infectious Diseases
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Kids Health Information : Ultrasound
Ultrasound. An ultrasound scan uses sound waves (that the human ear cannot hear) to form images of the inside of the body. The examination is performed by a Sonographer (someone who is trained in ultrasound scanning) and varies in time depending on
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
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