Archive for April 28th, 2009
Throat cultures A throat culture is done to find out if a throat infection is being caused by bacteria and, if so, to identify the specific bacteria. This can provide the doctor with important information. If the infection is due to a virus rather than to a bacterium, the doctor will know not to [...]
Boils are local infections that occur beneath the skin. They are almost always caused by a bacterium called hemolytic Staphylococcus aureus – called “staph,” for short. Boils are identified by redness, pain, and the formation of pus in the center, which tends to “point” (come to a head) and drain through the skin. Pus is [...]
The following guidelines may be helpful when your young child goes to a party. 1. Inform host parents that your child has diabetes. Explain which of the foods that are planned for the party will be suitable for your child and the approximate quantities. Do not be too exact about carbohydrate exchanges. Remember to allow [...]