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Results 1 - 10 of 17 for Outbreak
  1. Genital Herpes (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... babies during childbirth. Symptoms of herpes are called outbreaks. You usually get sores near the area where ... or in people with weak immune systems. Repeat outbreaks are common, especially during the first year. Over ...
  2. Cholera (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the world with poor water and sewage treatment. Outbreaks can also happen after disasters. The disease is ... not visit areas that have an active cholera outbreak. There are also simple steps you can take ...
  3. Ebola (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... different types of Ebola viruses. There are occasional outbreaks of Ebola, and they mostly occur in Africa. ...
  4. Herpes Simplex (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and painful, and then heal. Most people have outbreaks several times a year. Over time, you get ... the virus can help lessen symptoms and decrease outbreaks.
  5. Infectious Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are infectious diseases? Germs, or microbes, are found everywhere - in the air, soil, and water. There are also germs on your skin and in your body. ...
  6. Zika Virus (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... has spread through blood transfusions. There have been outbreaks of Zika virus in the United States, Africa, ... to areas where there is a Zika virus outbreak. If you do decide to travel, first talk ...
  7. Chikungunya (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... through contact with infected blood. There have been outbreaks of chikungunya virus in Africa, Asia, Europe, the ...
  8. Childhood Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... people get sick, it can lead to an outbreak. But when enough people are vaccinated against a ...
  9. Dengue (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... found in some parts of the United States. Outbreaks are more common during rainy seasons. How does ...
  10. Fungal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is a primitive organism. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. ...
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