Children's Health: Newborns & Infants

Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns

Group B streptococcal (group B strep) infection is a serious bacterial infection that is a leading cause of death and disability in newborns.

Hepatitis, Neonatal

Cradle Cap

Cradle cap is an oily, yellow scaling or crusting on a baby's scalp. It is common in babies and is easily treated. Cradle cap is not a part of any illness and does not imply that a baby is not being well cared for.

Shaken Baby Syndrome - Topic Overview

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a form of child abuse. It refers to brain injury that happens to the child. It occurs when someone shakes a baby or slams or throws a baby against an object. A child could be shaken by the arms, legs, chest,

Shaken Baby Syndrome - Symptoms

Symptoms of shaken baby syndrome may appear right away or within several days. The child's age, the number of abusive episodes, and degree of force used are the main factors that affect when symptoms appear and how severe they are. Tr

Shaken Baby Syndrome - Exams and Tests

Shaken baby syndrome can be difficult to diagnose. The diagnosis can be complicated by:

Shaken Baby Syndrome - Treatment Overview

A child with shaken baby syndrome is admitted to a hospital for observation and treatment. Doctors will closely monitor the child. They watch for signs of brain swelling and difficulty breathing, which can lead to the death of brain