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Paediatrics

Articles on paediatrics, written by the hospital's consultants.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is a virus that causes a miserable cold with thick mucus and a cough that can last a month. You can get the infection at any age and more than once in your lifetime. RSV tends to be particularly tough on babies and toddlers who catch it because the first time around is usually the worst.
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Understanding epilepsy
The key symptom of epilepsy is seizures. Seizures are episodes of changed electrical activity in the brain and can vary a lot depending on the part of the brain involved. Seizures can cause symptoms such as loss of consciousness (passing out), unusual jerking movements (convulsions) as well as other unusual feelings, sensations and behaviours.
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