Originally transmitted to humans through contact with fruit bats, it can spread human to human through contact with an infected person’s body fluids.

Highly contagious, it spreads from infected person’s coughs or sneezes. Those not vaccinated or immune can be infected by breathing in the virus.

[Meningitis] Millions of global cases occur annually. Outbreaks are most likely in crowded settings, with case rates increasing since the pandemic.

[Mpox] Caused by a virus that’s related to smallpox, it is characterized by a blister-like rash and can spread through close or intimate contact.

Mosquitoes transmit many serious diseases. Avoiding areas where they are found and taking preventive actions are the best forms of protection.

Most commonly spread in healthcare facilities from unclean hands, linens, or equipment, infections can also be spread among people in close quarters.

A viral disease, it affects the salivary glands and lymph nodes causing a tender swollen jaw. Most cases are not serious, but complications can occur.

The #1 cause of foodborne illness, though it is not always associated with food, it causes vomiting and diarrhea, typically within 24 hours of exposure.

Also called “whooping cough” due to its violent coughing that can lead to a “whooping” sound, it is spread through breathing in infected droplets.

Commonly causing cold-like symptoms after infection through the eyes, nose, or mouth, it spreads through the air via droplets from an infected person.

Strep is spread person-to-person and can cause a range of infections of varying severity and frequency; noninvasive infections rarely have complications.

Some ticks carry disease microorganisms that they can transmit to humans and animals through their bite. Cases peak in the late spring to early fall.