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Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the lining of the heart or heart valves. It used to be known as bacterial endocarditis. IE can cause serious damage to the heart. For this reason, it must be treated right away. If your child has a heart problem, be sure to check with their healthcare provider about how to prevent this infection.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a problem with the heart muscle. It may not cause symptoms that bother your child. But it can lead to serious problems over time. The good news is that it can usually be managed.

Follow these tips to help your child's incision heal as it should and to help prevent infection.

I your child is in the ICU, it means that they need special care and attention that can be given only by a team of specially trained healthcare providers. This sheet tells you more about what to expect when your child is in the ICU.

Planning for your child’s discharge from the hospital involves all members of your child’s care team. Here are some of the things to know about hospital discharge.

Read on to learn all about vasectomy, from getting ready, and surgery details, to recovering at home.

Bacteria that resist treatment with more than one antibiotic are called multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). MDROs mainly affect people in hospitals and long-term care facilities. But they are also spreading among healthy children and adults. Read on to learn more.

Bird flu is a serious illness that affects the lungs. Currently, it mainly infects birds. This sheet answers some of the questions you may have about bird flu.

Learn about central line infections, how hospitals are trying to prevent them, and how to treat an infection if one occurs.