Childhood Infectious Diseases
What are Childhood Infectious Diseases?
Childhood Infectious Diseases include common diseases such as respiratory infections, intestinal infections, urinary tract infections and skin infections. These diseases are usually caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. These diseases, which are common in children, can be controlled with early diagnosis and correct treatment.
How to Evaluate?
As Metropol Health Group, we follow the following steps for the correct diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases:
- Symptom Examination: Complaints such as high fever, cough, abdominal pain are evaluated in detail.
- Laboratory Tests: Blood, urine and other biological samples are analyzed to identify the source of infection.
- Treatment Plan: Depending on the type of infection, medication or preventive vaccinations are administered.
What are the Symptoms?
The most common symptoms of infectious diseases in children are:
- High fever and chills: the body’s response to infection.
- Respiratory complaints: Cough, runny nose and sore throat.
- Digestive Problems: Abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation.
- Skin Problems Rash, redness and blisters.
- Urinary Tract Problems: Burning and pain during urination.
Treatment Methods
- Antibiotic Therapy: The use of effective medicines for bacterial infections.
- Antiviral Treatment: Antiviral drugs for the treatment of viral infections.
- Vaccination Practices: Reducing the risk of infection with preventive vaccines.
- Fluid Supplementation: Maintaining fluid balance in the body in cases such as diarrhea.
- Supportive Care: Methods to reduce fever and relieve symptoms.
Precautions for a Healthy Childhood
Early diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in children is vital to prevent serious complications. Metropol Health Group offers comprehensive and personalized solutions for your children’s health with its expert staff.
