Fact Sheets

Pediatric Sepsis
Sepsis is a severe inflammatory response in the body that can cause tissue damage and organ failure. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Measles
Measles is a contagious virus commonly seen in children that causes fever, cough, runny nose, and pneumonia. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes, usually caused by an infection. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Strep throat
Caused by the group A streptococcus bacteria, strep throat is an infection that requires prompt treatment, particularly in children over the age of 3.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs, which may fill with fluid, in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
MIS-C is a rare but serious condition that can occur in children diagnosed with COVID-19. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Preventing Infections in the NICU
Infections and antimicrobial resistance pose a profound threat in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) so special protective measures are emphasized.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a neurological condition in which the immune system attacks healthy nerve cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Tick-Borne Illnesses
Diseases that are transmitted to humans through the bite of ticks infected with several types of bacteria and viruses.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection that can lead to neurological complications. Learn about symptoms and treatment.