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Plague
Plague, bubonic and pneumonic, is a severe disease that is normally found in rodents and transmitted to humans by fleas.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a progressive human prion disease that rapidly deteriorates neurologic activity, etc.
Q Fever
Q fever is a flu-like illness caused by Coxiella burnetii, which is found in farm animals such as goats, cows, sheep and more.
Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Learn about the causes, symptoms, transmission, and prevention of Middle-Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a contagious respiratory tract disease caused by a bacteria found in the mouth, nose and throat of an infected person.
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is an arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) most commonly spread by infected mosquitoes. West Nile virus can cause febrile illness, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord).
Malaria
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease transmitted to people by the Anopheles mosquito. Malaria is a leading cause of debilitating illness.
Algal Toxins/Cyanobacterium
Algal toxins may have an increased potential of concern when an algae bloom is in effect. Some algae blooms are harmful to animal life.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide cannot be detected without a carbon monoxide detector, therefore be very cautious when using equipment that produces carbon monoxide.
Influenza
Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs that commonly occurs in the winter.