Infectious Diseases Information - Mayo Clinic Health System
Infectious Diseases. 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
AIDS or HIV infection — a chronic, life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which interferes with your body's ability to fight the organisms that cause disease. Bacterial infection — infection caused by bacteria. Endocarditis — an infection of the inner lining of the heart.

Infectious Diseases & Travel Clinic - Mayo Clinic Health System
Our infectious disease specialists in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, provide information, consultation and treatment for bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections, including bloodstream infections and complex or rare conditions caused by emerging infectious diseases and multidrug-resistant microbes. We also specialize in the optimal use of ...

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 ...

Endemic vs. epidemic vs. pandemic - Mayo Clinic Health System
Epidemic. An increase — often sudden — in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in a specific area. Pandemic. An epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents and affects many people. Over the past two years, COVID-19 has been classified as a pandemic due to its widespread effects.

Infectious Diseases Services - Mayo Clinic Health System
Eau Claire, WI. Luther Campus Clinic. Appointments: 715-464-6900. View More Information View Home Page;

Tuberculosis - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization
TB is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs. It is transmitted from person to person through the air. The symptoms of active TB include cough, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats.

Communicable Diseases - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization
It is estimated that a core group of communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and neglected infectious diseases, accounted for 6 percent of the total burden of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in all age groups and sexes in the Americas in 2017. The same group of diseases was responsible for 7% of all deaths.