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Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a rare, severe and sometimes fatal tick-borne disease caused by an infection with a red blood cell parasite.
Botulism
Botulism is a rare but serious food poisoning caused by a toxin produced by certain bacteria.
Food Safety and Raw Milk
The consumption of raw milk and products made with raw milk poses a significant risk of food-borne illnesses.
Infectious Mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis is a viral disease that affects certain blood cells and is spread by person-to-person contact.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease associated with wild and domestic animals. It causes severe systemic symptoms including jaundice.
Swimmers Itch
Swimmers itch is a skin rash caused by certain parasites of birds and mammals. These parasites are released from infected snails and migrate through waters including those used for recreational swimming.
Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli is a strain that can cause severe illness and even death.
Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that generally affects the intestinal tract and occasionally the bloodstream.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, pink eye, is the painful, itchy inflammation of the eyes and eyelids.
Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a viral infection which often affects red blood cells and is caused by a human parvovirus.