Infectious Diseases Information - Mayo Clinic Health System
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but some organisms under certain conditions may cause disease.

Infectious Diseases - Mankato - Mayo Clinic Health System
Being diagnosed with an infectious disease can be unsettling and frightening. We understand and are here to provide the expert care you need in Mankato, Minnesota. As part of Mayo Clinic, we're connected to more than 40 infectious disease physicians, who specialize in identifying and treating infectious diseases for adults and children.

Infectious Diseases & Travel Clinic - Mayo Clinic Health System
An infectious disease pharmacist or nurse also may be a part of your care team. With a focus on infection prevention and antimicrobial care, our infectious disease team is committed to developing a plan to meet your individual concerns and needs related to infections and infectious diseases. International Travel Clinic

Tuberculosis resurges as top infectious disease killer
This represents a notable increase from 7.5 million reported in 2022 placing TB again as the leading infectious disease killer in 2023, surpassing COVID-19. The WHO 2024 Global Tuberculosis Report highlights mixed progress in the global fight against TB, including persistent challenges such as significant underfunding.

Infectious Diseases Services - Mayo Clinic Health System
Infectious Diseases Services & Treatments We identify and treat infections that arise from exposure to infectious diseases or that follow organ transplantation and other surgical procedures. Locations

Infectious Diseases Care - La Crosse - Mayo Clinic Health System
If you have any type of infectious disease, we provide consultation and treatment in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We diagnose and treat difficult infectious diseases, including fungal and bacterial infections. Special areas of consultative services include: AIDS/HIV infections; Serious fungal infections; Endocarditis; Fever of unknown origin ...

Ebola Virus Disease - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization
Ebola Virus Disease is a serious infectious disease spread between humans from person to person. Infection is transmitted by direct or indirect contact with the blood, body fluids or secretions (stool, urine, saliva, semen) of infected people, but only when they show symptoms. Ebola cannot be transmitted by air. The disease usually has a high mortality rate but in the current Ebola outbreak ...

Endemic vs. epidemic vs. pandemic - Mayo Clinic Health System
John O'Horo, M.D., a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, says that while stats are headed in the right direction, it's too early to call the pandemic over. "A lot of the discussion right now centers on if we are heading toward this being an endemic disease that's always present in the background.