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

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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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Ebola Timeline: Tracking a Deadly Virus
See when and where the Ebola virus has struck over the years.

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Enterovirus D68: Top 5 Must-Know Facts
Understand the symptoms and ways to prevent this infection.

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What you need to know about ticks
They can make you sick, but how worried should you really be?

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5 Ways to Be Proactive Against Hep C Stigma
How to overcome the judgement, embarrassment, guilt, and other negative emotions that too often acco...

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5 Things That Make Hepatitis C Worse
Hep C can be treated, but these factors can cause more damage to your liver.

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5 Best Lifestyle Changes During Hep C Treatment
Do these simple things to live your healthiest life.

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How to Encourage Others to Get Screened for Hepatitis C
If you are living with hep C, your firsthand experience can encourage others to get screened.

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Hep C Treatment Side Effects Are Typically Mild
Learn what to expect and what to discuss with your healthcare provider.