Conditions We Treat

Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is a complex disease that affects the joints, skin, heart, blood vessels, and brain. It occurs mainly in children between the ages of 5 to 15.

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Rheumatic Heart Disease in Children

Rheumatic heart disease is a condition that causes permanent damage to the heart valves.

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Ringworm in Children

Ringworm is a type of skin infection cause by a fungus. Learn about details such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Ringworm of the Body (Tinea Corporis)

Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis) is a contagious infection of the skin caused by a fungus. The infection starts as a rash with tiny red pimples. The pimples slowly spread and form a round or oval ring. A single patch of ringworm can be treated with an over-the-counter antifungal cream.

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Ringworm of the Scalp (Tinea Capitis)

Tinea capitis (TIN-ee-uh CAP-i-tis) is an infection of the scalp which is caused by a fungus. It is also called ringworm.

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Risk Factors for Pregnancy

Detailed information on identifying potential risks of a pregnancy as an important part of preconception care

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. It’s spread by the bite of an infected tick. Learn details about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Roseola

Roseola (ROSE–ee-OH-lah) is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. It usually affects children age 6 months to 3 years but can occur in children somewhat younger or older.

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Roseola in Children

Roseola is a contagious viral illness. It causes a high fever and then a rash that develops as the fever goes away.

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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

Rotator Cuff Tendonitis is inflammation of the rotator cuff muscles tendons surrounding the shoulder joint.

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Rotavirus

Rotavirus (ROE-tuh-vie-russ) is a contagious illness caused by a virus.

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Rotavirus Infection in Children

Rotavirus is a contagious virus that causes nausea and diarrhea. It is the leading cause of severe infectious diarrhea in children.

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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials

Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.