Fact Sheets

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
HIV is a retrovirus that impairs the immune system and causes AIDS. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Endocarditis
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
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 Cancer Immunotherapy
Immune therapy is a cancer treatment approach that uses the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells. Learn more about this treatment.
Pediatric Sepsis
Sepsis is a severe inflammatory response in the body that can cause tissue damage and organ failure. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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.
Preventing Infections in the NICU
Infections and antimicrobial resistance pose a profound threat in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) so special protective measures are emphasized.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs, which may fill with fluid, in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Colds: How to Prevent Them
The common cold is probably the most universal illness. It is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose and throat area.