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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection in the urinary tract. UTIs are common in children but can sometimes be difficult to diagnose.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection in pregnancy. Learn how to lower your risk of developing one and how to treat it.
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Whooping cough and pregnancy
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a bacterial infection. Learn about its diagnosis and treatment, and how vaccination can protect you and your baby.
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Group B Strep (GBS) in pregnancy
A group B strep (GBS) test helps lower your baby’s risk of a serious infection. Learn about symptoms, prevention and treatment to protect your baby.
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Group A strep in pregnancy
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a bacteria that causes both mild and severe disease in pregnancy. Learn more on symptoms and when to see your doctor.
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Intrauterine infection (chorioamnionitis)
An intrauterine infection is an infection inside your uterus (womb). Learn about causes, how to recognise symptoms, and when to see a doctor.
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is a serious infection that can develop very quickly; find out about the symptoms and when to get medical attention.
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Impetigo
Impetigo, or school sores, is a highly contagious skin infection that causes sores and blisters. It's very common and mainly affects children.
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Nipple thrush
Nipple thrush is a fungal infection that can happen when you’re breastfeeding. Find out more about the symptoms and treatments for nipple thrush.
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Oral thrush in babies and children
Oral thrush is a yeast infection that’s very common in babies. Find out more about what thrush looks like and how you can treat it.
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