Pediatric Infectious Disease Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
enanthem
A rash or eruption occurring on mucous membranes, particularly inside the mouth, often accompanying viral infections in children.
Viral Myocarditis
Inflammation of the myocardium caused by viral infection, potentially leading to heart failure or arrhythmias.
viral prodrome
Early nonspecific symptoms preceding the characteristic manifestations of a viral illness in children.
viral syndrome
Nonspecific constellation of symptoms suggestive of viral infection without identifying the specific pathogen.
viral wheeze
Respiratory wheeze triggered by viral respiratory infections in young children, distinct from asthma.