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Infectious Diseases

Last Updated: March 2024

Infectious diseases can be transmitted from person to person. They can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites. Learn more about infectious diseases in this section.

Respiratory Illnesses

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Pneumonia
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening

Viruses

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Chickenpox (Varicella )
Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections
Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection
Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)
Fifth Disease
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Measles (Rubeola)
Molluscum Contagiosum
Mononucleosis (Mono)
Mononucleosis Complications
Mumps
Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses)
Pleurisy
Rotavirus
Rubella (German Measles)
Shingles
Smallpox
West Nile Virus
Zika Virus

Fever

Chikungunya Fever
Dengue Fever
Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger
Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older
Fever Seizures
Fever Temperatures: Accuracy and Comparison
Scarlet Fever
Valley Fever

Infections

Caregiving: Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home
Giardiasis
Neutropenia: Preventing Infections
Protecting Your Child From Infections
Symptoms of Pelvic Infection

Urinary Tract Infections

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
Cranberry Juice and Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults

Yeast Infections

Boric Acid for Vaginal Yeast Infection
Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections
Thrush
Vaginal Yeast Infection: Should I Treat It Myself?
Vaginal Yeast Infections

Fungal Infections

Fungal Nail Infections
Nail Infection: Should I Take Antifungal Pills?
Non-Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections
Tinea Versicolor

Bacterial Infections

Anthrax
Avoiding Infections in the Hospital
Bacterial Infections of the Spine
Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection
Preventing Tetanus Infections
Pseudomonas Infection
Staph Infection

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Genital Examination for Men
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Symptoms in Women
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Treatment

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms
Complications of Ear Infections
Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics?
Ear Infections
Kissing Bugs
Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion
Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems
Strep Throat
Tick Bites: Flu-Like Symptoms

Treatments

Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Flushing
Feverfew for Migraines

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