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  • Tonsillitis for Teens


    You wake up and your throat is swollen and you have a fever. Could it be tonsillitis? Find out what tonsillitis is, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.

  • A to Z: Tonsillitis for Parents


    Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, the fleshy clusters of tissue in the back of the throat.

  • Mononucleosis Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about mono, how to help infected students, and how to protect uninfected students.

  • Mononucleosis (Mono) for Parents


    Mononucleosis (mono) is an infection that causes flu-like symptoms. It usually goes away on its own in a few weeks with the help of plenty of fluids and rest.

  • Mononucleosis (Mono) for Teens


    It's sometimes called "the kissing disease," but kissing is just one of the ways that someone can catch mono.

  • A to Z Symptom: Sore Throat for Parents


    A sore throat can be caused by many things, from viral and bacterial infections to seasonal allergies and gastroesophageal reflux.

  • The Spleen for Parents


    The spleen is a fist-sized organ in the upper left part of the belly under the ribcage. It helps protect the body by clearing worn-out red blood cells and other foreign bodies (such as germs) from the bloodstream.

  • The Lymphatic System for Parents


    The lymphatic system is an extensive drainage network that helps keep bodily fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections.

  • Splenic Sequestration for Parents


    Splenic sequestration is when too many blood cells get stuck in the spleen. This medical emergency can happen to people, usually kids, who have sickle cell disease.

  • Splenectomies for Parents


    A splenectomy is surgery to remove an injured spleen.