It is common for children or infants with OM to pull on the affected ear. Prompt antibiotic treatment is successful in most cases. Strep Throat Strep throat is common in the school setting. The infection is passed primarily through sneezing, coughing or the use of infected objects such as sharing eating utensils Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, nausea and vomiting. In some cases individuals may develop a rash on the neck and chest area.
Influenza is most common in the winter months when people are in close proximity to one another.
Children are most commonly affected but ringworm is easily spread to persons of any age. The fungus causes scaly, round, itchy patches to develop on various parts of the body, including the scalp, groin, nails, and feet. It is important to keep feet and skin on the body dry and cool. Do not share towels and shoes. Prompt treatment with a topical antifungal agent usually clears up most infection within a few weeks.