Infectious Diseases: Types, Causes Treatments Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by harmful germs (pathogens) that get into your body The most common causes are viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites Infectious diseases usually spread from person to person, through contaminated food or water and through bug bites
List of infectious diseases - Wikipedia This is a list of infectious diseases arranged by name, along with the infectious agents that cause them, the vaccines that can prevent or cure them when they exist and their current status Some on the list are vaccine-preventable diseases
Infectious diseases - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms of infectious diseases vary depending on the cause of the infection But they often include fever and tiredness Rest and home remedies may clear up mild infections But other infections can be life-threatening, and treatment could involve hospital care Many infectious diseases, such as measles and chickenpox, can be prevented by
Infectious Diseases - NFID Founded in 1973, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating and engaging the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan