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Publications - National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID)
Online publications, reports and journals that address infectious diseases and its effects on public health in the United States and internationally. Include information on prevention programs and act... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Publications of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This page lists entry points for publications from the CDC by major centers and offices, including the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Questions and Answers About Monkeypox
Monkeypox is caused by Monkeypox virus, which belongs to the orthopoxvirus group of viruses. Other members of this group of viruses that cause infections in humans include variola (smallpox), vaccinia... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Staph Infections 
Many healthy people carry Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria in their noses without getting sick. But when the skin is punctured or broken, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause infections... Details >
The Scoop on Strep Throat
This article on strep throat defines the disorder for children including what is strep throat, how one gets it, how the doctor diagnoses it, and how strep throat is treated and cured.... Details >
Tick Tips: Protect Your Family from Tick-Borne Diseases
Spring is a time when many people spend more time outdoors, so it's important to remember how to prevent tick bites. Tick-borne diseases can occur worldwide. Fortunately, there are some simple steps y... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Travel Information Page - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This page provides vaccine requirements for foreign travel, information on food and water precautions, cruise ship inspection information, and other health information for international travel.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER)
WER is an electronic bulletin produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) free of charge. It provides rapid and accurate dissemination of epidemiological information on cases and outbreaks of dise... Details >