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Common Infectious Diseases

Many infectious diseases require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of these diseases, for which we have provided a brief overview.

HIV/AIDS

Chickenpox

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Common Cold

Diphtheria

E. coli

Giardiasis

Infectious Mononucleosis

Influenza (Flu)

Lyme Disease

Malaria

Measles

Meningitis

Mumps

Poliomyelitis (Polio)

Pneumonia

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Rubella (German Measles)

Salmonella Infections

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

Tetanus

Toxic Shock Syndrome

Tuberculosis

Viral Hepatitis Overview

West Nile Virus

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

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Tetanus

Tetanus is a sometimes fatal disease of the central nervous system. It's caused by the toxin of the tetanus bacterium. The bacterium usually enters the body through an open wound. Tetanus bacteria live in soil and manure.

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Meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It’s most often caused by germs that infect the fluid and lining.

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HIV/AIDS

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. Being HIV positive is not the same as having AIDS. AIDS is a complication of HIV infection. Read on to learn about how to care for yourself.

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