There are all sorts of ways to get an infectious disease—from people and animals, to eating contaminated foods, to environmental exposure.
Parasitic diseases are infections caused by organisms that are often microscopic. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diseases that are transmitted to humans through the bite of ticks infected with several types of bacteria and viruses.
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs, which may fill with fluid, in the lungs. 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.
Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection that can lead to neurological complications. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
The total combined cases of reported chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis reached the highest number ever in the United States in 2015, according to the CDC.
Tuberculosis is highly contagious and can be deadly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Sepsis is a condition caused by an overwhelming immune response to an infection in the body. 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.