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#IDFridays Week 27: Cholera
This serious intestinal infection can kill within hours if not treated NameCholera Transmission GeographyWorldwide, especially Africa, Southeast Asia, and Haiti Incubation PeriodLess than 1 day – 5 days Signs and Symptoms Approximately 80% of infected people do not have symptoms, but the bacteria live in their feces for 1-10 days after infection, leaving the potential […]
#IDFridays Week 25: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
This common virus mostly affects children under age 5 NameHand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Transmission GeographyWorldwide, but outbreaks have become increasingly more common in Asia Incubation Period3 – 7 days Signs and Symptoms DiagnosisLaboratory testing of throat or feces samples Treatment Prognosis Prevention: What Can You Do? Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease In the […]
#IDFridays Week 24: Anthrax
This highly contagious disease has been used as a biological weapon NameAnthrax Transmission GeographyWorldwide, especially central and South America, sub-Saharan Africa, central and southwestern Asia, southern and eastern Europe, and the Caribbean Incubation Period The incubation period varies from 1 day to 60 days depending on the circumstances, for example: Signs and Symptoms Symptoms depend […]
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