a.. Pediatric Database (PEDBASE)
b.. Discipline: GI
c.. Last Updated: 4/04/94
HEPATITIS A
DEFINITION:
An infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) resulting in
an acute hepatitis lasting several weeks to months.
EPIDEMIOLOGY:
a.. incidence: ?
b.. age
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Immunization Schedule
Check with your clinic to make
sure your baby is getting immunized on time. Also make sure you ask your
clinic to give you a record card with all the dates of your baby's shots
and be sure to
THE ANGRY
CHILD
Editor's Note: Anger management is a major concern, and is
one of the more troublesome symptoms for parents. This article gives practical
advice to helping parents deal with anger in children.
Handling children's
anger can be puzzling, draining, and distressing for adults.
a.. Pediatric Database (PEDBASE)
b.. Discipline: RES
c.. Last Updated: 3/10/94
ASTHMA - ALLERGIC
DEFINITION:
An inflammatory disorder of the respiratory mucosa initiated by an IgE-mediated
hypersensitivity.
EPIDEMIOLOGY:
a.. incidence: ?
b.. age of onset:
a.. usually greater
a.. Pediatric Database (PEDBASE)
b.. Discipline: DER
c.. Last Updated: 12/24/94
HAND-FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE
DEFINITION:
A viral infection of the skin and oral mucosa characterized by vesicular eruptions
restricted to the hands and feet and in the mouth.
EPIDEMIOLOGY:
a.. incidence:
