There are all sorts of ways to get an infectious disease—from people and animals, to eating contaminated foods, to environmental exposure.
Sepsis is a severe inflammatory response in the body that can cause tissue damage and organ failure. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Infections and antimicrobial resistance pose a profound threat in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) so special protective measures are emphasized.
Diseases that are transmitted to humans through the bite of ticks infected with several types of bacteria and viruses.
Measles is a contagious virus commonly seen in children that causes fever, cough, runny nose, and pneumonia. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
MIS-C is a rare but serious condition that can occur in children diagnosed with COVID-19. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Meningitis is inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes, usually caused by an infection. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Parasitic diseases are infections caused by organisms that are often microscopic. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A virus that is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks.
A respiratory infection that mainly affects children and causes a barking cough, hoarseness, and breathing difficulties.