Thrush is a fungal infection (caused by the fungus Candida albicans). This fungus occurs naturally, and exists on the skin and in the bodies of most people. Babies are particularly susceptible to infection from thrush, as their defence system is not fully developed. How can I recognise it? Thrush usually develops in warm, moist conditions, so the baby’s mouth is an ideal breeding ground.
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Most cases of mumps are in children aged from 5 to 14, although cases in young adults are on the increase. Symptoms The most common symptoms are: • A high fever, with temperature peaking at around 103F/39.5C • Loss of appetite • Swelling & pain in the patotid glands which are situated between the ear & the jaw • Other symptoms to appear may include: headache, stiff neck,
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Chickenpox is one of the classic childhood diseases and most children will catch it sooner or later. Chickenpox is an airborne disease and is very contagious. The symptoms are: 1) General mild flu like symptoms, headache, fever, tummy ache, and loss of appetite 2) Followed a day or two later by hundreds of itchy, fluid filled blisters Once you have had chickenpox the virus
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