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Infections and infectious diseases

Find out everything you need to know about infections, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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Enterovirus D68: top 5 must-know facts
Understand the symptoms and ways to prevent this infection.

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Where did superbugs come from?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may change the health landscape—for good.

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Ebola timeline: tracking a deadly virus
See when and where the Ebola virus has struck over the years.

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How Ebola spreads
Learn the truth about your risk of getting the deadly virus.

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6 ways to protect kids with asthma from EV-D68
Learn about the symptoms of this infection and what it means for kids with asthma.

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7 cold and flu myths you should stop believing
Learn the facts about the common cold and the flu, and protect yourself and your community.

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5 important facts about measles
Get the truth about the disease that’s been making a worrisome comeback. 

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The best and worst foods for hep C
Find out which foods you should (and shouldn't) eat with hepatitis C.

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The hepatitis C diet
Learn how to eat well and protect your health when you have hepatitis C.

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4 home remedies that can help ease cold symptoms
Try easing your coughing, sneezing, and sore throat with these smart at-home solutions.