Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP)

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The Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP) improves public health and safety nationally and globally through investigating, monitoring, and controlling sickness, disability, and death caused by highly lethal viral, bacterial, prion, and related infections and diseases of unknown origin. Learn more.

Prion and Public Health Office
Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch
Chronic Viral Diseases Branch
Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch
Poxvirus and Rabies Branch
Viral Special Pathogens Branch
Ebola disease

Ebola Outbreak

Democratic Republic of Congo, 2018

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World Leprosy Day

Bust the Myths, Learn the Facts

Office of the Director

Provides leadership and management for the programs and activities in DHCPP.

DHCPP's Diseases and Specialty Areas

This figure is a box diagram depicting the Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology's various branches and offices, such as: One Health Office, Prions and Public Health Office, Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch, Chronic Viral Disease Branch, Infectious Disease Pathology Branch, Poxvirus and Rabies Branch, and Viral Special Pathogens Branch.

Learn more about DHCPP’s Diseases and Specialty Areas

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

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Uganda: The Hunt for Marburg Virus
CDC scientists have spearheaded a small pilot project deep inside the forests of Uganda to track the movement of bats that carry the deadly Marburg virus, a close cousin to Ebola. Scientists collect bats in Python Cave and attach GPS units on the backs of these bats to capture their movements to better understand how the Marburg virus is spread to people.

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Page last reviewed: December 13, 2018
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP)