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Conditions we treat

Want to know more about the conditions we treat at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)? Just search below:

Hepatitis B

‘Hepatitis’ means inflammation of the liver – this inflammation can occur for many reasons, one of which is viral infection. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of hepatitis B in chil

Hernia

Hernias develop when there is a weak area in the abdomen or a small opening in the abdominal muscles, causing the tissues below to bulge. Both children and adults can have hernias.

‘Highly resistant bugs’ – antibiotic resistance and Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE)

This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about antibiotic resistance and Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) bacteria and why this has become a worldwide public health issue. It explains how these organisms are passed on an

Hirschsprung's disease

Hirschsprung’s disease is a rare disorder of the bowel, most commonly the large bowel (colon), which can lead to severe constipation and intestinal obstruction. Hirschsprung’s disease affects one in every 5,000 babies.

HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a blood-borne virus that attacks the body’s immune system. HIV is considered to be a life-long condition for which there is currently no cure, leading to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) if left untreated. AI