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Diseases and Infections Caused by Microbes

The table below shows common diseases and infections and their microbial causes.

Bacteria Fungus Protozoa Virus
Athlete’s foot      
Chickenpox      
Common cold      
Diarrheal disease  
Flu (Influenza)      
Genital herpes      
Malaria      
Meningitis    
Pneumococcal Pneumonia  
Sinusitis  
Skin diseases
Tuberculosis      
Urinary tract infection      
Vaginal infections    
Viral hepatitis      


See Also

  • Glossary of Terms
  • View a table of diseases and infections
    caused by microbes
  • A Microbe Hunter On Call to the World
  • Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Related Links

    View a list of links for more information about microbes.

    NIH Launches Human Microbiome Project—Dec. 19, 2007

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    See Also

  • Glossary of Terms
  • View a table of diseases and infections
    caused by microbes
  • A Microbe Hunter On Call to the World
  • Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Related Links

    View a list of links for more information about microbes.

    NIH Launches Human Microbiome Project—Dec. 19, 2007