Directions: Please answer using complete sentences! Each infection should be discussed as it pertains to CHILDREN.

Every child gets some sort of infection sooner or later. And when their children get sick, parents need answers. What are the symptoms? How can I help my child feel better? When should I call the doctor? To learn more about childhood infections and the Internet resources available to help parents, search the Web to find information about the following five childhood infections. (Hint: A good starting point is KidsHealth.org.)

Acute Otitis Media

1. What are the symptoms and causes of this condition? How does it differ from external otitis? Why are children more susceptible to this condition than are adults? What are some of the potential complications? What are some of the potential complications?

2. Why are breast-fed children less susceptible to otitis media than formula-fed children? State at least two reasons.

3. When should a doctor be called? What is the standard treatment for this condition? What can be done if the condition persists?

Conjunctivitis

4. What are the symptoms and causes of this condition? Why are children more susceptible to this condition than are adults? What are some of the potential complications?

5. What steps can be taken to help prevent conjunctivitis?

6. When should a doctor be called? What is the standard treatment for this condition? What can be done if the condition persists?

Reye's Syndrome

7. What is Reye's syndrome? When was it first discovered? How is it diagnosed?

8. How common is Reye's syndrome? What are some of the risk factors that are linked to this condition?

9. How serious is this syndrome? What can be done to prevent it from occurring? What is the standard treatment for this condition?

Chlamydia Trachomatis

10. What are chlamydia? What are the symptoms of chlamydia trachomatis?

11. How do children acquire this condition? What are some of its potential dangers?

12. How is the condition prevented? How is it treated?

Candidiasis

13. What are the signs and symptoms of this condition? What causes it? How common is it during infancy?

14. Is this condition contagious? How can it be prevented? How is it treated?

15. How dangerous is candidiasis to a child's overall health and well-being?