Antibiotics and Children

Follow the links below for information about the effects of antibiotics on children.

Updated January 2008

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Title:   Streptococcal infection  group A
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Streptococcal infection - group A is also known as streptococcal disease. It is caused by a bacterium known as Group A (beta-haemolytic) Streptococcus. It can cause sore throat (pharyngitis), scarlet fever or serious complications in rare cases.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Impetigo
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Impetigo is a very contagious skin infection. It is most common in children and infants, and is more likely when children start attending daycare centres or schools.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Meningitis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The brain is covered by thin tissues called 'meninges'. If germs get into the meninges and the brain, infection develops. This is known as 'meningitis'. Different bacteria and viruses can cause meningitis. You must get treatment immediately because meningitis can be fatal.
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Antibiotics and children
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Antibiotics have saved the lives of many children with serious illnesses but they are not always the answer.
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Pneumococcal disease: what you need to know
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Pneumococcal disease refers to illness caused by infection with the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (sometimes shortened to Strep. pneumoniae).
Date:   Jan 2005
Title:   Childhood urinary infections
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Children can develop infection in the urine. Older children usually complain of pain on passing urine, but in younger children the symptoms are less clear. Infants may get a temperature, go off their food or fail to grow for no apparent reason.
Date:   Jan 1999
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