**What is Acute Bronchitis?** **Definition:** Acute bronchitis is a common respiratory tract infection that causes inflammation and swelling of the bronchial tubes, the main airways in the lungs. **Causes:** *...
**Q: What is Acute Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox)?** **A:** Acute Varicella Zoster, commonly known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It typically affects...
**Question: What is a Chest Cold?** **Answer:** A chest cold, also known as bronchitis, is a respiratory infection that affects the large airways in the lungs, namely the bronchi. It...
**What is COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), formerly known as 2019-nCoV?** **Introduction** COVID-19, previously known as 2019-nCoV, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2....
## What is Cytomegalovirus Infection? **Cytomegalovirus Infection (CMV)**, a common infection caused by the Cytomegalovirus (CMV) virus, belongs to the herpesvirus family. CMV remains latent after primary infection and can...
**What is Foreign Body Aspiration?** **Q: What is foreign body aspiration (FBA)?** **A:** FBA occurs when an object or substance from outside the body (e.g., food, toys, jewelry) enters the...
**What is Measles?** Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects children. It is characterized by a distinctive rash, as well as fever, cough,...
## What is Pediatric Acute Otitis Media? **(AOM)** **Definition:** Pediatric acute otitis media (AOM) is a common bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear space behind the eardrum in...
**What is Pediatric Pneumonia?** **Q: Define pediatric pneumonia.** **A:** Pediatric pneumonia is a type of lung infection that primarily affects children. It involves inflammation and fluid or pus accumulation in...
What is Pertussis? Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria [[1]]. It primarily affects infants...