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An infestation of the skin by small insects called mites

If the vomiting is associated with an infection, the incubation and contagious periods depend on the type of germ causing the infection.

A virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States.

A mild viral infection usually lasting 3 days that is now rare in the United States because of routine immunization.

A disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually involves the lungs but could affect other parts of the body

Yes, at the end of the program or school day.

Inflammation (ie, redness, swelling) of the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids

The term upper respiratory infection usually refers to a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (ie, nose, throat, ears, and eyes). Upper respiratory infections are common among infants in child care (10–12 per year) but become less common as children mature. Older children and adults have