Wild and Wacky Infections
Some of the strangest and most frightening infectious diseases in the world are fortunately also extremely rare, especially in the U.S. Learn about where these diseases are found, how they are spread, and what you can do to avoid getting them. Find out what health officials are doing to limit their spread to the U.S.
Infectious diseases are responsible for up to 30% of all cancers worldwide. Find out how microbes cause cancer.
A hub site about the swine influenza H1N1 pandemic flu scare of 2009
FAQs about swine flu from Harvard Medical School
Bird flu, or avian influenza, has been in recent news, with many poultry farms being wiped out by this deadly virus of birds. Government authorities are concerned about the risk for an influenza pandemic, or worldwide spread of the virus.
What is Bird Flu? What are its symptoms? Am I at risk for getting it? Are there treatments available for bird flu? Get the facts on bird flu and why it's a problem.
Infections from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as the MRSA superbug, has been increasing over the past decade. Find out what the MRSA superbug is and why it's a problem. Learn about symptoms of different kinds of MRSA, treatment options, and tips for prevention.
What are superbugs and where do they come from?
The emergence of superbugs is a huge public health issue, but can potentially be solved with proper use of antibiotics. Find out how we can help fix the super bug problem
Superbugs are bacteria that are resistant to multiple kinds of antibiotics, making treatment a challenge. Find out which strains of bacteria are becoming superbugs, as well as public health issues.
