While rarely fatal, rattlesnake bites can be extremely painful and cause serious tissue damage if not treated quickly. At Banner Health, our...
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a student athlete, or a professional competitor, Banner Health’s orthopedic and sports medicine...
What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that mainly affects babies and young children. It infects the digestive...
What is tetanus and how does it affect your body? Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection, caused by Clostridium tetani. It creates a toxin that...
Ear infections are a common condition and one of the leading reasons for medical visits, particularly in children. Ear infections can occur in the...
If you have bladder problems, like blood in your urine or chronic (frequent) urinary tract infections (UTIs), your health care provider may...
Do you ever wonder why your child keeps getting the sniffles? You aren’t alone. Adults get colds sometimes, but most young children get six...
What is whooping cough (pertussis)? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a bacteria called Bordetella...
What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious infection caused by the mumps virus. It affects the glands that make saliva, called the salivary glands, that...