Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

Research at NIAID

Introduction and Goals

Despite remarkable advances in medical research and treatments during the 20th century, infectious diseases remain among the leading causes of death worldwide.

Research Activities

Information about ongoing research related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and the NIAID Divisions supporting such research.

List of Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

Current NIAID list of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

Meeting Summaries

Summaries from meetings and past events.

Funding Opportunities

Funding information for researchers.

Reports and Other Publications

List of NIAID reports and publications related to emerging infectious diseases.

Understanding Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

• Anthrax
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Botulism
• Campylobacteriosis
• Dengue Fever
• Ehrlichiosis
• E. coli
• Flu (Influenza)
• Group A Streptococcal Infections
• Hepatitis
• Lyme disease
• Plague
• Prion Diseases
• SARS
• Salmonellosis/Salmonella
• Shigellosis/Shigella
• Smallpox
• Tuberculosis
• Tularemia
• West Nile Virus

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