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Pneumococcal Disease

There are 84 different pneumococcal serotypes. Some serotypes are common in adults, others are more common in children, and several are resistant to penicillin.

Poliomyelitis (Polio)

Polio is a viral disease which may affect the central nervous system. Since polio immunization has become widespread, cases of polio are very rare.

Rubella

Rubella is a viral disease characterized by slight fever, rash and swollen glands. Most cases are mild.

Tetanus

Tetanus, commonly called lockjaw, is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system. Due to widespread immunization, tetanus is now a rare disease.

MRSA in Schools

Chancroid

Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium. It is common in tropical countries but rare in other parts of the world.

Venereal Warts

Venereal warts are a fairly common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a specific virus that affects the skin or mucus membranes.

Measles

Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral disease capable of producing epidemics that is more common in winter and spring.

E. coli Types

Learn about the types of E. coli, how it's spread, symptoms, prevention tips, and reporting requirements in South Dakota. From the SD Department of Health.

Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial infection that affects the intestinal tract and, rarely, the blood.