The diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites are known as infectious diseases. Children are more susceptible to such diseases as they come in contact with a variety of germs. Some of the common infectious diseases affecting children include influenza, tuberculosis, measles, meningitis, whooping cough and chicken pox, among others. Influenza in an infectious disease caused by influenza virus. Its common symptoms in children include diarrhea and vomiting. The infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria is called tuberculosis. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin is the most commonly used vaccine to prevent and reduce the risk of tuberculosis in children. The topics included in this book on infectious diseases in children are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It will also provide interesting topics for research, which interested readers can take up. The book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.