Fact Sheets

Endocarditis
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
Parasitic Diseases
Parasitic diseases are infections caused by organisms that are often microscopic. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes, usually caused by an infection. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Sepsis
Sepsis is a condition caused by an overwhelming immune response to an infection in the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
COVID-19
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, the 2019 novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a term describes a family of viruses, common in both animals and humans.
Pediatric Sepsis
Sepsis is a severe inflammatory response in the body that can cause tissue damage and organ failure. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Gastroenteritis
Condition marked by inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Avoiding Infectious Diseases
There are all sorts of ways to get an infectious disease—from people and animals, to eating contaminated foods, to environmental exposure.
Long COVID (Post-COVID Conditions, PCC)
Long COVID refers to new or recurring symptoms that occur four or more weeks after an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.