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Treatment for Dog and Cat Bites and Scratches

When your child is bitten or scratched by an animal, remain calm and reassure your child that you can help. Here's what you need to know.

Treatment for Human Bites

Human bite wounds are more likely to become infected than dog or cat bites. A healthcare provider should check any human bite that breaks the skin.

Treatment for Skin Cancer in Children

Skin cancer in children can be treated in several ways. The best choice for your child depends on the size, place, and stage of the cancer, along with other factors.

Tricuspid Atresia

Tricuspid atresia (TA) is a heart defect present at birth (congenital). It occurs when the tricuspid valve doesn’t form right during fetal heart development. This happens during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. Read on to learn details about this condition.

Trinucleotide Repeats: Fragile X Syndrome

Detailed information on trinucleotide repeats, including fragile X syndrome.

Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 in Children

Trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 are genetic problems. They include a combination of birth defects. These include severe learning problems and health problems that affect nearly every organ in the body.

Tuberculosis (TB) in Children

Tuberculosis (TB) is an ongoing (chronic) infection caused by bacteria. It usually infects the lungs. But the kidneys, spine, and brain may also be affected.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children

Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. The body's immune system damages the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). High blood sugar can cause problems all over the body.

Types of Allergens

Detailed information on allergy triggers and symptom control

Types of Anesthesia for Children

During surgery, your child will be given some form of anesthesia - medicine given to relieve pain and sensation.

Types of Chromosome Abnormalities

Detailed information on the different types of chromosome abnormality