Quick Facts: Infections
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Overview of Bacteria
- What are bacteria?
- What is a bacterial infection?
- Do all bacteria make you sick?
- How do you get a bacterial infection?
- How does your body defend itself against bacteria?
- How do doctors know you have a bacterial infection?
- How do doctors treat a bacterial infection?
- How can I prevent bacterial infection?
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Overview of Bacteria
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Herpesvirus InfectionsThere are 8 different types of herpesvirus. Even though herpes simplex is only one of those types, most people just call it "herpes."
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- Hemorrhagic Fevers Overview
- Dengue Fever
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Ebola Virus and Marburg Virus Infections
- What are Ebola and Marburg virus infections?
- What causes Ebola and Marburg virus infection?
- What are the symptoms of Ebola and Marburg viruses?
- How can doctors tell if I have Ebola or Marburg viruses?
- How do doctors treat Ebola and Marburg viruses?
- How can I prevent Ebola and Marburg virus infection?
- Hantavirus Infection
- Yellow Fever
- Zika Virus Infection
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Overview of Viral InfectionsA virus is a tiny living organism. Viruses are so small they can be seen only with the most powerful microscopes. That's why they're called microorganisms (micro means very small). Other common microorganisms include bacteria. Viruses are much smaller than bacteria.
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Tuberculosis and LeprosyTuberculosis (TB) is a very common serious infection caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Less often, other kinds of mycobacteria cause diseases.
