Health Library
The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.
- Anthrax
- Babesiosis
- Bacterial Infections
- Bird Flu
- Brucellosis
- Candida Auris Infection
- Candidiasis
- Cat Scratch Disease
- Catheter-Related Infections
- Chagas Disease
- Chickenpox
- Chikungunya Fever
- Cholera
- CMV Infection
- Colorado Tick Fever
- Coronaviruses
- Dengue Fever
- Diphtheria
- Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection
- Ehrlichiosis
- Enterovirus Infection
- ESBL Infection
- Fifth Disease
- Flu (Influenza)
- Food Poisoning
- Foot-and-Mouth Disease
- Frequent Infections in Children
- Fungal Infections
- Group B Strep
- Hand-Foot Syndrome
- Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
- Hantavirus
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Histoplasmosis
- HIV/AIDS
- Hookworm Disease
- Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever
- Leprosy
- Leptospirosis
- Malaria
- MDRO Infections
- Measles
- Mononucleosis
- MRSA Infection
- Mumps
- Mycobacterial Infections
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Perianal Strep Infection
- Pinworm Infection
- Plague
- Pneumococcal Disease
- Pneumonia
- Polio
- Powassan Virus
- Pseudomonas Infection
- Rabies
- Relapsing Fever
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Roseola
- Rotavirus Infection
- Rubella
- Scarlet Fever
- Sepsis
- Shingles
- Smallpox
- South African Tick-Bite Fever
- Staph Infection
- Swine Flu
- Syphilis
- Tapeworms
- Tetanus
- Toxic Shock Syndrome
- Tuberculosis
- Tularemia
- Typhoid
- Valley Fever
- Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
- Viral Infections
- West Nile Virus
- Whooping Cough
- Yaws
- Yellow Fever
- Zika Virus Disease
- Zoonosis
Infectious Diseases
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Discusses anthrax, a disease caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria. Covers symptoms based on the three types of infection. Discusses treatment with antibiotics and other medicines. Covers anthrax vaccine. Offers tips on reducing exposure risk.
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Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection of: The discs (discitis). The spinal cord (usually an infection of the tissue covering the spinal cord, called an epidural abscess). One or more vertebrae (osteomyelitis). The facet joints, which may be the site of infectious arthritis. Bacteria...
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What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of avian influenza virus. Although there are many kinds of bird flu, the most common kinds that concern health workers are H5N1 and H7N9 bird flu viruses. These viruses are found in wild birds. Most of the time, wild birds don't get sick from the...
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When you spend time around an animal—whether it's a pet, a farm animal, or a wild animal—there's a chance you can pick up an infection. An infection you get from an animal is called a zoonosis (say "zoh-uh-NOH-sus"). Some infections can seem mild,...
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Varicella vaccine can prevent chickenpox. Chickenpox can cause an itchy rash that usually lasts about a week. It can also cause fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, and headache. It can lead to skin infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the blood vessels, and swelling of the brain and/or spinal...
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Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected chickenpox lesions can lead to toxic shock syndrome. To keep children from scratching chickenpox blisters: Clean and closely trim your...
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Discusses vaccine-preventable illness that causes itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. Covers home treatment, including resting and taking medicines to reduce fever, itching. Includes info on shingles.
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Discusses common skin rashes that affect those 11 and younger. Covers chickenpox, diaper rash, prickly heat, and contact dermatitis. Offers home treatment tips for fever and itching. Includes interactive tool to help you decide when to call a doctor.
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Guides you through how to control itching when you or your child has chickenpox (varicella) rash. Includes home treatment with baths, over-the-counter medicines, and lotions. Covers avoiding scratching to prevent infection and scarring.