Search Results
Contact the Division of Infectious Diseases 617-355-6832 Fax 617-730-0254 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is congenital rubella? Congenital rubella syndrome is caused by a virus known as a rubivirus. When adults and children contract …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva consists of the membrane that lines the inside of the eye as well as a thin …
Contact the Division of Infectious Diseases 617-354-2900 Fax 617-730-0911 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is congenital toxoplasmosis? You’re likely to be confused and overwhelmed — not to mention scared — if your infant has been …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Overview A corneal abrasion is a scratch or injury to the cornea, which is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Corneal abrasions are very common in children. The condition can be …
Contact the Benderson Family Heart Center 617-355-4278 Email heart@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is cyanosis? Cyanosis is a bluish color in the skin, lips, and nail beds caused by a shortage of oxygen in the …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is cytomegalovirus? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus related to the herpes virus group of infections. Like herpes , it is inactive at times, but it is an incurable life-time infection. CMV is a major …
Contact the Cleft and Craniofacial Center 617-355-6309 International +1-617-355-5209 Email Email us Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Crouzon syndrome? Crouzon syndrome, also known as craniofacial dysostosis, is a complex genetic …
Find a Doctor What is camptodactyly? Camptodactyly means that your child has a bent finger that they cannot completely straighten. The finger typically bends in the middle of the finger, at a joint called the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. For some …
Contact the Cerebrovascular Surgery and Interventions Center 617-919-1379 International +1-617-355-5209 Email Email us Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a cavernous malformation? A cavernous malformation is a small mass that is made …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are canker sores? Canker sores, or aphthous stomatitis, is an illness that causes small ulcers to appear in the mouth, usually inside the lips, on the cheeks or on the tongue. Canker sores are usually …