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Infections

UTI – It Hurts when I Pee

Understanding Urinary Tract Infections in Children The urinary system plays a critical role in filtering wastes from the bloodstream. Urine produced by the kidneys flows through tubes called ureters into the bladder for storage. When the bladder is full, urine exits the body through a tube called the urethra. This complex urinary system has built-in […]

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Measles Mumps and Rubella Vaccine now available for 6 months to 11 months old infants

According to a recent Centers for Disease Control CDC announcement, the Measles Mumps Rubella vaccine can be given to infants younger than the usual age of administration which is 12 months. This is because of the measles resurgence in several states in the country and many countries globally.The announcement is geared mainly towards children who

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Infections

Effective Treatments for Strep Throat in Children

Streptococcal pharyngitis is an infection caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes, also called Group A Streptococcus. Recently we discussed Strep throat infections and how its complications can have devastating effects on the family. Fortunately, this infection can be treated with antibiotics. Today I will talk about the antibiotic treatment of strep throat and what

What Could Go Wrong With Strep-throat?
Infections

What Could Go Wrong With Strep?

Many parents worry about Strep throat infections in their children. As a pediatric practice, we are often swabbing children for a rapid strep test and strep throat culture. The reasons are not far-fetched and any worried parent is indeed justified to be. The reason is that this infection can lead to some very serious complications,

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Infections

It Is Scabies Mom and It Itches Like Crazy!

Our clinic is one of the leading destinations for children’s health in Roswell and Alpharetta. Today’s post is about a common condition called scabies. What Is Scabies? Scabies is a form of skin infestation caused by a mite. It is scary when we describe it like that but that is what it is. These mites

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