DiabetesDiabetes is a serious disease where your blood glucose is too high. People who have diabetes are at higher risk of serious health complications…
The FluInfluenza (flu) is a highly contagious disease caused by Influenza virus. The Flu infects the nose, throat, and lungs, it can cause moderate to severe…
HIV/AIDSHIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It weakens a person’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. No…
MeaslesMeasles is a highly contagious viral infection that can be very dangerous, especially for babies and young children. A person will most commonly have…
MonkeypoxMonkeypox is a virus that is spread through close skin-to-skin contact such as kissing, sexual activity, cuddling, and prolonged face-to-face contact.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)Pertussis is a contagious illness caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is also called whooping cough. It makes people cough a lot…
RabiesRabies is a severe viral disease that affects the central nervous system. It is almost always fatal. All warm-blooded mammals including humans are…
STDsSexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) are the most common communicable diseases reported in Washington State. Many are curable, others are treatable…
TuberculosisTuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by germs called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a serious disease that can lead to death if it is…
West Nile VirusWest Nile virus can be a serious, even fatal, illness. It can affect people, horses, birds, and other animals. In 1999, West Nile virus first appeared…
ZikaZika is a virus spread through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus) and through sexual contact…
