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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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How to exercise safely during cold and flu season
Learn whether you should you work out when you’re sick—plus, get tips to help prevent catching and s...

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How to stay healthy in a house full of sick people
Learn what you can do to avoid germs and prevent the spread of infections.

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Septic Shock: When an Infection Turns Deadly
Find out how simple illnesses can lead to life-threatening infections.

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Hep C Treatment
Here’s what you and your healthcare provider need to consider when choosing a medication to treat he...

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How Direct-Acting Antivirals Treat Hep C
Learn how direct-acting antivirals can clear hep C infections.

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The truth about 8 hep C myths
Dispelling the top myths and misconceptions about hepatitis C.

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What to Expect After Being Diagnosed with Hep C
Learn about the process of diagnosing and treating hepatitis C, and why early treatment is recommend...

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Living Well with Hepatitis C
Living with hepatitis C can affect all aspects of your life. Here's what to ask your doctor about ta...

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Lessons From The Largest Ebola Outbreak In History
Learn about the 2014 West African outbreak from a CDC expert—and understand the chances of an outbre...

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Polio is back—here’s why and what to do about it
Learn how the disease spreads, and the number one way to protect yourself.