Young children are prone to recurrent coughs and colds particularly in the autumn and winter months. Up to the age of six or so, infections every year are quite normal. One reason is that the ...

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Tinea capitis, which is most often caused by Trichophyton tonsurans,is among the most common fungal infections in children. [2] Tinea capitis occurs primarily in the prepubertal age group.

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Some assume pneumonia is an inevitable consequence of ageing, while others may not realise they are at risk, says infectious ...