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Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
Hib may cause a variety of diseases such as meningitis, blood stream infections, pneumonia, arthritis and infections of other parts of the body.
Norovirus
Norovirus is a very contagious illness that anyone can catch and experience vomiting and diarrhea.
Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease affecting the central nervous system transmitted from infected mammals to people and is fatal.
Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus that can affect the scalp, skin, fingers, toe nails or foot.
Scabies
Scabies is a fairly common infectious disease caused by mites burrow into the skin producing pimple-like irritations.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease usually affecting the lungs (pulmonary TB). Other parts of the body can also be affected, for example: lymph nodes, kidneys, bones, joints, etc. (extrapulmonary TB).
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs feed on human blood which can cause itching and welts. Bed bugs are a re-emerging pest.
Common Viral Respiratory Diseases
Common viral respiratory diseases are caused by a variety of viruses, such as the flu and RSV, with similar traits and affect the upper respiratory tract.
Herpes II
Learn about Herpes II (genital herpes), including symptoms, treatment options, prevention tips, and testing in South Dakota. Essential information for both the public and healthcare providers.
Measles
Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral disease capable of producing epidemics that is more common in winter and spring.