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  • Blood Test: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) for Parents


    A C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test is used to identify inflammation or infection in the body.

  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) for Parents


    This virus poses few risks to healthy kids, but can cause serious health problems in unborn babies and kids with a weak immune system.

  • Types of Blood Tests for Parents


    Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs — such as the kidneys, liver, and thyroid, and heart — are working, and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here are some that kids might get.

  • A to Z: Herpes Simplex 1 for Parents


    Learn about viral infections, types of herpes, and conditions that affect the mouth and face.

  • A to Z: Herpes Simplex 2 for Parents


    Learn about viral infections, types of herpes, and conditions that affect the genital area.

  • Cold Sores (HSV-1) for Teens


    Cold sores (also known as fever blisters) are pretty common and lots of people get them. So what causes them and what can you do?

  • Tuberculosis for Parents


    Tuberculosis (TB) is making a comeback in the United States today. Find out who's at risk, what to watch for, and how doctors treat TB.

  • Genital Herpes for Parents


    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that's usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).

  • Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome for Parents


    Pollen-food allergy syndrome happens when someone with a pollen allergy eats certain foods. It only affects the lips, mouth, and throat.

  • Cold Sores for Parents


    Cold sores are small and painful blisters that appear around the mouth, face, or nose. They're very common and, while uncomfortable, usually go away on their own.