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Anthrax: Frequently Asked Questions Also available in: Spanish Answers to questions about anthrax symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment. Information is also provided about the anthrax vaccine.... Details > National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A Kids' Guide to Fever   This kids' guide to fever explains what a fever is, why kids get fevers, why parents and doctors may be concerned, and how to get rid of fever.... Details > Nemours Foundation Addressing Infectious Disease Threats   Infectious diseases are human illnesses caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and other microbes. They may be spread by direct contact with an infected person or animal, by ingesting contamin... Details > Directors of Health Promotion and Education After a Hurricane: Key Facts About Infectious Disease Communicable disease outbreaks of diarrhea and respiratory illness can occur when water and sewage systems are not working and personal hygiene is hard to maintain as a result of a disaster. This fact... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Antimicrobial Resistance (National Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC) Drug resistance, more technically known as antimicrobial resistance, is a growing concern among health professionals and others around the world. This site is designed to provide both general and tech... Details > National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Basic Information About Monkeypox Monkeypox: An Emerging Infectious Disease in North America. Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that is found mostly in the rainforest countries of central and west Africa. ... Details > National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Campylobacter This document provides answers to consumers questions about campylobacter -- the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal illness in the United States.... Details > National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cat-Scratch Disease   This online brochures presents background information on cat scratch disease, and infection caused by bacteria (germs) carried in cat saliva. The symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cat... Details > American Academy of Family Physicians Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page Also available in: Spanish The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) responds to inquiries from the general public and health care professionals on research conducted by the CDC in the areas of environmental health, infe... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CFS Information General information about CFS -- a description, its causes and prognosis, treatment options, disease management and more.... Details > National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention