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Expertise in communicable and non-communicable infectious diseases
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Chickenpox is caused by the highly contagious varicella zoster virus. It is spread...
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that usually affects the tonsils, throat, nose, and/or skin.
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The most common types of viral hepatitis in the US are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US that can cause certain cancers and genital warts.
Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that most often leads to severe swelling of the tissues surrounding the brain....
Norovirus
Noroviruses are a group of related viruses that are highly contagious. Commonly referred to as "food poisoning" or a "stomach bug,".
Rabies
Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The rabies virus infects...
Rubella (German Measles)
Rubella, sometimes called "German measles," is caused by a virus and can cause serious birth defects.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough (also called pertussis), is a serious infection that spreads easily and...
Coronaviruses
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause illness ranging from the common...
Ebola
Ebola is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with a virus that can cause illness in humans.
Hib Disease
Hib disease is a serious illness caused by bacteria. Babies and children younger than 5 years old are most at risk for Hib disease
Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a potentially severe disease caused by a virus spread by infected mosquitoes in Asia....
Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with monkeypox virus. It is spread through contact with the virus...
Pneumococcal Disease
Pneumococcal disease is caused by common bacteria that can attack different parts of the body and is a leading cause of serious illness....
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages and can be serious, especially...
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus remains inactive...
Zika
Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. Zika can be...
Dengue
Dengue viruses are spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Although symptoms can be mild...
Flu (Influenza)
Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that occurs most often.
HIV/AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human...
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can result in severe, sometimes permanent, complications....
Mumps
Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads easily through coughing and sneezing.
Polio
Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus that invades the nervous system and is spread through contact with...
Rotavirus
Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that infects nearly all young children and is one of the most common and serious...
Tetanus (Lockjaw)
Tetanus, commonly called lockjaw, is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system and...