Candida auris
Candida auris is an emerging infection, a yeast that is multidrug resistant and has a propensity to spread in healthcare settings. Outbreaks have occurred in several states around the country. C.…
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Information about emerging diseases, diseases with updated reporting or testing recommendations, agents of bioterrorism, and other medically related information and resources. CD…
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Reporting Diseases
List of Reportable DiseasesList of Reportable Diseases (in Orange County) (06/2025)List of Laboratory Reportable Diseases (in California)California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 2500,…
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Acinetobacter Infections in Healthcare Settings
Photo Source: https://phil.cdc.gov//PHIL_Images/201/201_lores.jpg Acinetobacter is a type of bacteria commonly found in soil and water. There are many species of…
Avian Influenza
What is avian influenza? Three subtypes of avian influenza A viruses are known to infect people: H5, H7 and H9 viruses. Among these, Asian-lineage H5N1 and H7N9 have caused the majority of human…
Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, and causes suddenonset of weakness in limbs (one or more arms or legs) and…